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1/2oz Gold Coins
Looking for a half ounce gold coin? Whether you are a collector looking for something specific, or an investor looking for the best deal, this page lists all the 1/2oz gold coins that are currently in stock. All of our half ounce gold coins are from world-renowned mints, and prices include free, fully insured delivery.
1989 1/2oz American Eagle Gold Coin MCMLXXXIX
from £1,701
1992 1/2oz American Eagle Gold Coin
from £1,701
1993 1/2oz American Eagle Gold Coin
from £1,701
1994 1/2oz American Eagle Gold Coin
from £1,701
1995 1/2oz American Eagle Gold Coin
from £1,701
1996 1/2oz American Eagle Gold Coin
from £1,701
1997 1/2oz American Eagle Gold Coin
from £1,701
1998 1/2oz American Eagle Gold Coin
from £1,701
1999 1/2oz American Eagle Gold Coin
from £1,701
2000 1/2oz American Eagle Gold Coin
from £1,701
2001 1/2oz American Eagle Gold Coin
from £1,701
2002 1/2oz American Eagle Gold Coin
from £1,701
2003 1/2oz American Eagle Gold Coin
from £1,701
2004 1/2oz American Eagle Gold Coin
from £1,701
2005 1/2oz American Eagle Gold Coin
from £1,701
2006 1/2oz American Eagle Gold Coin
from £1,701
2007 1/2oz American Eagle Gold Coin
from £1,701
2008 1/2oz American Eagle Gold Coin
from £1,701
2009 1/2oz American Eagle Gold Coin
from £1,701
2015 1/2oz American Eagle Gold Coin
from £1,701
2010 1/2oz American Eagle Gold Coin
from £1,701
2003 1/2oz Australian Kangaroo Gold Nugget Coin
from £1,712
2021 1/2oz American Eagle Gold Coin
from £1,716
Isle of Man Angel Gold Coin 1/2oz
from £1,719
1/2oz Gold Coins
Half ounce gold coins hold 15.55 grams of gold, exactly half of a troy ounce. They are the largest of the fractional sizes, which makes them a sensible middle ground: a meaningful amount of gold in each coin, but a holding that can still be sold in parts rather than all at once.
The premium sits between that of a full ounce coin and the smaller fractions. You will pay a little more per gram than on a one ounce coin, and noticeably less than on a quarter or tenth ounce, so investors who want some flexibility without giving up much on cost tend to settle here.
All of the coins below contain the same half ounce of gold. The difference is in the alloy: 22 carat coins are hardened with copper or silver and so weigh more in total, while 24 carat coins are pure gold and weigh exactly what they contain.
Like all investment grade gold, these coins are exempt from VAT, so the price you pay reflects the gold content and a small premium rather than being inflated by sales tax.
Gold Britannia coins are British legal tender, which makes them exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents no matter how many you buy or sell. The exemption applies to the half ounce coin in exactly the same way as to the full ounce.
Popular 1/2oz Gold Coins
Each of these coins holds 15.55 grams of pure gold, half a troy ounce.
| Coin | Mint | Purity | Total weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Britannia 1/2oz | The Royal Mint | 24 carat (22 carat before 2013) | 15.55g |
| Gold Krugerrand 1/2 Ounce | Rand Refinery | 22 carat | 16.96g |
| American Gold Eagle 1/2 Ounce | US Mint | 22 carat | 16.96g |
| Gold Maple Leaf 1/2 Ounce | Royal Canadian Mint | 24 carat | 15.55g |
| Gold Philharmonic 1/2 Ounce | Austrian Mint | 24 carat | 15.55g |
| Gold Kangaroo 1/2 Ounce | Perth Mint | 24 carat | 15.55g |
| 1/2oz Perth Mint Gold Lunar | Perth Mint | 24 carat | 15.55g |
| Chinese Gold Panda 15g | China Gold Coin Incorporation | 24 carat | 15g |
The Chinese Panda is the exception in the table. China moved the series onto metric weights in 2016, so the coin that replaced the old half ounce holds 15 grams rather than 15.55. Pandas struck before the change do contain a full half ounce, so the year of issue matters when comparing prices.
We also stock half ounce coins from the Isle of Man Angel series. For other sizes, see our one ounce, quarter ounce and tenth ounce gold coins.
