Compare 1/2oz Bullion Prices
Compare live prices on 1/2oz bullion from trusted UK dealers. Half-ounce coins are the largest of the standard fractional weights — chosen by investors who want better premium efficiency than smaller fractionals while keeping divisibility relative to the 1oz standard.
The premium efficiency angle
1/2oz coins typically command a lower premium per gram than 1/4oz or 1/10oz formats, while still offering more divisibility than holding an equivalent value in 1oz coins. For investors with a target value to deploy, half ounces let you split across multiple coins without paying the full small-fractional premium penalty.
Use cases
The half-ounce size is popular with investors who like to buy at price dips but want larger units than 1/4oz, with collectors of complete annual sets (most major series include a 1/2oz), and with gift-givers for significant occasions. The format is also useful for those building toward larger holdings in increments.
UK tax position
Investment gold at 1/2oz is VAT-exempt. UK legal tender half-ounce coins — including the half-ounce Britannia — qualify for capital gains tax exemption.