Proof Gold Half Sovereign-Elizabeth II 1996

Bullion Grade coins are our most popular and sought after coins amongst investors focused on buying at the lowest prices. Retaining their gold value perfectly, these coins are mixed dates and circulated. Coins that are bullion grade show wear consistent with the heritage of the coin, and are the best value coins that you can buy for their weight and purity.

Any coin rated higher than bullion grade will show less surface scratching than expected for a coin of its minted year, will have fewer knocks to the surface. These coins may have been in protective packaging for some time during their circulation and must be considered aesthetically better than bullion grade. Most likely these coins will be later minted years or very good quality older coins.

These coins are essentially as good as new, little to no surface scratches beautiful in quality and no knock or noticeable scuff marks. Coins rated at this point in our scale are most likely to have been capsuled or contained within packaging for the majority of their circulation. Just a little lower than the official rating of Mint Condition as they will have been handled more frequently than mint coins, however please note these coins have still been in circulation.

These coins are mint condition, fresh of the press and perfectly preserved from print to packaging. Please note that Mint Stock, does not mean untouched by hands- but this condition coin ranking is as good as a gold coin comes to perfection.

We take the utmost care and discretion when sending out your order from Hatton Garden Metals. Firstly our strong parcel bags are neither branded, nor personalised and will never contain any personal or order information. Discretion is essential in packaging your order.

We understand the importance of receiving your order without delay, that’s why order values over £200 are sent out via Royal Mail Special Delivery for next day delivery (excluding weekends and bank holidays), with a guaranteed delivery time-slot before 1pm. Orders under £200 are sent with Royal Mail Tracked 24 and will be delivered securely in 1-3 days. For orders under £200, you can upgrade your postage service to Royal Mail Special Delivery for £8.95. When buying silver items your shipping charge and VAT will be added at check-out.

We fully understand your needs as an investor of precious metals, coin collector or a first time buyer and aim to provide an efficient and superior bullion service. Your parcel is always FULLY INSURED for the full value of your parcel. Our system will email you once your order has been prepared for dispatch and to confirm your tracking details for your parcel. Your courier may also send a text message on the day your order is due to be delivered, as a polite reminder that you should be available to sign for your parcel upon delivery.

We take the utmost care and discretion when sending out your order from Hatton Garden Metals. Firstly our strong parcel bags are neither branded, nor personalised and will never contain any personal or order information. Discretion is essential in packaging your order and we make sure that this is achieved.

We understand the importance of receiving your order without hesitation, that’s why we send all our orders out for a next day delivery (excluding weekends and bank holidays), with a guaranteed delivery timeslot before 1pm. For most orders we use Royal Mail Special delivery, and your parcel is always FULLY INSURED for the full value of your parcel. Our system will email you once your order has been prepped for dispatch and to confirm your tracking details for your parcel. Your courier will also send a text message on the day your order is due to be delivered, as a polite reminder that you should be available to sign for your parcel upon delivery.

We fully understand your needs as an investor of precious metals, coin collector or a first time buyer and aim to provide an efficient and superior bullion service. When buying silver items your shipping charge and VAT will be added at check-out.