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 Gold Half Sovereign Coin, Queen Elizabeth II, 22ct £ 501.40 |
 | 1984 Queen Elizabeth II Half Sovereign 22ct Gold Coin UK £ 552.40 |
 | Royal Mint 1980 Gold Proof Half Sovereign Coin Boxed & CoA Sigma Tested 22ct £ 526.90 |
 | Royal Mint UK PROOF HALF SOVEREIGN CERTIFICATES 1980 to 2026 - Choose your year £ 9.99 |
 | Great Britain. 1982 Half Sovereign.. UNC £ 695.45 |
 | 1980 Gold Proof Sovereign Four-Coin Set £ 8,086.70 |
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