[BIRMINGHAM, 26/07/2017] - Atkinsons Bullion & Coins, a long-established bullion and coins retailer based in Sutton Coldfield, offers the 2017 UK half sovereign gold coin VAT free and Capital Gains Tax exempt. The coin’s reverse features the 'St George & the Dragon' design of Italian coin-engraver Benedetto Pistrucci. Its obverse bears Queen Elizabeth II’s fifth portrait made by Royal Mint engraver Jody Clark. It has a new mint mark with the number 200 on top of a shield to signify the 200th anniversary of the sovereign coin.

King Henry VII first minted the gold sovereign coin in 1489. Many consider it as the Royal Mint’s flagship coin.

2017 UK Half Sovereign Gold Coin Specifications

Each sovereign gold coin equates to 3.66g of Fine Gold Content, weighing 3.99g, struck in 22ct gold. The coin has a bullion finish. It is 19.3mm in diameter, and 0.99mm thick.

A piece costs £131.74 but buying in bulk can drop the price to £122.78. Buyers who want to purchase more than a thousand pieces can call Atkinsons Bullion to discuss rates.

General Delivery

For all UK orders, Atkinsons Bullion & Coins offers free fully-insured delivery. The retailer uses Royal Mail and UPS. For purchases under £180 Atkinsons Bullion & Coins uses Royal Mail and covers the insurance. Packages are expected to arrive 1-5 working days from the day they were dispatched.

Above £180 orders are sent by Royal Mail Special Delivery and are guaranteed to arrive the following day after dispatch.

About Atkinsons Bullion & Coins

Atkinsons Bullion & Coins is a family-run business that has more than 30 years of experience in the gold and silver industry. It was founded by Paul Atkinson who first started a retail jewellery business then shifted to the bullion and coins business. Their first website was a static site and was launched in 2010. Atkinsons Bullion & Coins’ current e-commerce site was launched in 2013.

For more information, visit their website at https://atkinsonsbullion.com/.