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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 | 1983 Royal Mint Gold Proof Half Sovereign Coin £ 450.00 |
 | 1990 Proof Gold Sovereign £ 1,437.45 |
 | 2017 Gold Proof Full Sovereign 200th Anniversary Pistrucci Garter Box & COA £ 1,000.00 |
 | Royal Mint Gold Proof Sovereign 1979 to 2025 - Choose Your Year! £ 1,495.00 |
 | Rare 1887 Proof Full Gold Sovereign Coin. £ 3,450.00 |
 | 1992 Gold Proof Sovereign Royal Mint Box & Certificate COA No. 3730 £ 1,172.36 |
 | The Royal Mint Gold Sovereign 3-Coin Set Full Half Quarter Sealed Bullion £ 1,425.00 |
 | 1980 Proof Half Sovereign Gold Coin Royal Mint Box & Certificate Queen Elizabeth £ 516.70 |
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