The 1980 Half-Sovereign - ProofOnly Proof Half-Sovereigns were made in 1980 and no half-sovereigns were produced in 1981.
Pistrucci’s famous portrayal of St. George slaying the dragon is depicted on the reverse of the coin.
Queen Elizabeth II’s second portrait can be seen on the obverse, designed by Arnold Machin.Images by permission from M J Hughes Coins.
Mintage: 86,700 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1980. See Coins and Events of 1980
Monarch/Ruler: Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Category: Half-Sovereigns. See more Half-Sovereign coins
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Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 1980 Proof Half Sovereign Gold Coin Royal Mint Box & Certificate Queen Elizabeth £ 516.70 |
 | gold Half sovereign coin Complete sets 1980s £ 7,999.00 |
 | 1980 Proof Half Sovereign Gold Coin Royal Mint Box & Certificate Queen Elizabeth £ 516.70 |
 | 1980 Gold Proof Half Sovereign, Elizabeth II, NGC PF70 ULTRA CAMEO £ 585.00 |
 | 1980 Gold Proof Half Sovereign, Elizabeth II, NGC PF70 ULTRA CAMEO £ 585.00 |
 | 1980 G. Britain 1/2 Sovereign 0.9170 Fineness Gold 3.99 g NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo £ 515.00 |
 | Royal Mint 1986 Gold Proof Half Sovereign Coin with COA £ 730.90 |
 | 1988 Double Sovereign Proof Coin £ 2,046.70 |
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