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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 | Royal Mint Gold Proof Sovereign 1979 to 2025 - Choose Your Year! £ 1,495.00 |
 | 1990 Proof Gold Sovereign £ 1,387.50 |
 | 1990 Elizabeth II Gold Proof Half Sovereign NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo £ 999.99 |
 | 1990 Proof Half Gold Sovereign £ 771.45 |
 | 1988 Proof Gold Half Sovereign Queen Elizabeth II 22ct Royal Mint £ 430.00 |
 | Gold Full Sovereign. Proof 1989. Royal Mint Boxed & Certificate. 500 Anniversary £ 1,939.60 |
 | Royal Mint 2022 Queen Elizabeth II Gold Proof Memorial Sovereign Coin with COA £ 1,026.70 |
 | Elizabeth II 2019 proof gold Sovereign £ 975.00 |
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