¼ Sovereign - Elizabeth II (Regal Coinage) 1989 front ¼ Sovereign - Elizabeth II (Regal Coinage) 1989 back
¼ Sovereign - Elizabeth II (Regal Coinage) 1989 photo
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¼ Sovereign - Elizabeth II Regal Coinage

1989 year
Gold (.916) 1.99 g 14 mm
Description
Issuer
Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1989
Value
¼ Sovereign ¼ GIP = USD 0.33
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.916)
Weight
1.99 g
Diameter
14 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#346118
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Queen and lion left.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MONETA REGIA GIBRALTARICA.
MCMLXXXIX.
SESQUICENTENARIUM

Designer: William Wyon

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Proof version issued in 5 coins set:

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1989 Gibraltar ¼ Sovereign coin is that it features a unique reverse design, showcasing a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves, which is not commonly seen on other coins of the same series.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1989 PM 1989 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Sovereign - Elizabeth II (Regal Coinage) 1989 coin.