The 1989 Gold Sovereign ProofTo commemorate the 500th anniversary of the gold sovereign, a completely new design was created for the 1989 sovereign series. A design similar to that of the first gold sovereign issued in 1489 was chosen for the 1989 Gold Proof Sovereign.
For the obverse impression, a representation Of Ourself as at Our Coronation, seated in King Edward’s Chair, having received the Sceptre with the Cross and the Rod with the Dove, all within the circumscription ‘ELIZABETH.II.DEI.GRA.REG.FID.DEF’ can be seen.
The reverse depicts a Shield of Our Royal Arms ensigned by an open Royal Crown, the whole superimposed upon a double Rose (Known as the ‘Tudor Rose’), and with the circumscription ‘ANNIVERSARY OF THE GOLD SOVEREIGN 1489 – 1989’.The sovereign is made of 22 carat gold, and weighs 7.98 grams. It contains 0.2354 ounce of fine gold. The 1989 sovereign is also referred to as the ‘500th anniversary gold proof sovereign’ and the ‘Tudor Rose gold proof sovereign’.
The 1989 gold proof sovereign was originally housed in a Royal Mint acrylic screw top capsule, presented in its Royal Mint red leatherette case, accompanied with an individually numbered certificate of authenticity.
Including boxed sets, 23,471 coins were minted and from these 10,000 individually boxed proof sovereigns were issued by the Royal Mint in 1989.
Because of the unique design this sovereign is quite popular with collectors and this is often reflected in the price.
Image credit: M J Hughes Coins
Mintage: 23,471 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1989. See Coins and Events of 1989
Monarch/Ruler: Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Category: Sovereigns. See more Gold Sovereign coins
and see which Gold Sovereign coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 1989 500TH ANNIVERSARY GOLD PROOF HALF SOVEREIGN BOXED COA £ 750.00 |
 | 1989 Gold Proof Half Sovereign NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo 500th Anniversary £ 674.80 |
 | 1989 Proof Half Gold Sovereign £ 882.45 |
 | 1989 Gold Proof Sovereign PF69 Ultra Cameo - 500th Anniversary £ 1,890.00 |
 | 1989 500th Anniversary Gold Proof Sovereign Three-Coin Set Box & COA *No Coins* £ 95.00 |
 | 1989 Gold Proof Sovereign 500th Anniversary – 22ct - Superb Condition £ 1,965.00 |
 | 1989 500th Anniversary Gold Proof Sovereign Four Coin Box & COA - No Capsules £ 96.61 |
 | 1989 Gold Proof Sovereign Three-Coin Set 500th Anniversary Double Half and Full £ 4,000.00 |
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