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5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign Anniversary
1989 year| Gold (.9167) | 39.94 g | 36.02 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1989 |
| Value | 5 Sovereigns 5 GBP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 39.94 g |
| Diameter | 36.02 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#14390 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned and quartered shield on Tudor rose within beaded inner circle, legend and dates around
Lettering: AnnIVERSARY·OF·ThE·GOLD·SOVEREIGn·1489·1989
Engraver: Bernard R. Sindall
Edge
Milled
Comment
This quintuple sovereign was only issued as part of a 4-coin Sovereign Proof set (5,000 sales, issue limit 5,000).© The Royal Mint, 1989
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1989 Gold Sovereign Anniversary coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the first gold sovereign, which was introduced during the reign of King Henry VII in 1489.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II (Gold Sovereign Anniversary) 1989 coin.
