The 1990 Gold Sovereign - ProofOnly Gold Proof Sovereigns were issued in 1990. Only just over 8000 were minted so it was a fairly low issue at the time.
Benedetto Pistrucci's famous portrayal of St. George slaying the dragon is depicted on the reverse of the coin.
Queen Elizabeth II's third portrait can be seen on the obverse, designed by Raphael Maklouf.
The sovereign is made of solid 22 carat gold (Gold Fineness of 0.916), and weighs 7.98 grams. It has a diameter of 22.05mm.
The coin was originally housed in its original Royal Mint acrylic screw top capsule, presented in its Royal Mint maroon leatherette case, accompanied with an individually numbered certificate of authenticity (COA).
Image credit: M J Hughes Coins
Mintage: 8,425 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1990. See Coins and Events of 1990
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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 | 2011 Gold Sovereign Coin Proof Full with Original Case & CoA Queen Elizabeth II £ 975.70 |
 | 2024 Full Gold Proof Sovereign £ 1,178.68 |
 | 2007 gold proof half sovereign (EXCELLENT CONDITION) £ 598.30 |
 | 2022 Gold Proof Full Gold Memorial Sovereign £ 1,025.68 |
 | 1990 Half Proof Gold Sovereign £ 519.00 |
 | 2014 UK 22ct Gold Proof date stamped Sovereign with COA £ 1,150.00 |
 | Royal Mint 2002 UK Gold Proof Four Coin Sovereign Coin Box & COA - No Capsules £ 18.82 |
 | 1980 Gold Proof Full Sovereign Coin, Box and COA Royal Mint (UK) £ 996.10 |
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