I have a gold coin. Can I make a gift of half of the coin to someone?

Answer

A gift becomes valid only when possession of the item is given. A gift of a portion of the coin will not be valid because the one to whom the gift is made will have no possession and control over half the coin. The coin will have to be sold. The gift may then be given from the money acquired, or purchase with the money two half coins. Then make a gift of a half coin.