VERY RARE 1993 GOLD PROOF HALF-SOVEREIGN............
1993 half sovereigns were issued only in a limited edition, proof version. There were no ordinary uncirculated version issued in that year, in fact during the reign of Elizabeth II, non-proof half sovereigns were only issued in 1982, and then each year from 2000.
Proofs are specially struck coins, with a highly polished mirror finished background, and the raised design in contrasting matt finish. They are issued as limited editions, and are more expensive than the ordinary uncirculated version.
1993 proof half sovereigns is contained in a plastic capsule within a Royal Mint leather covered box, and has is accompanied by a certificate No. 1187.
WEIGHT: 3.99 GRAMS / DIAMETER: 19.30 MM
VERY COLLECTABLE GOLD PROOF COIN!!