© The Royal Mint, 1989
© The Royal Mint, 1989
5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign Anniversary; Brilliant Uncirculated
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#327203 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned Royal Shield of Arms superimposed over a double Tudor rose, legend around.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: AnnIVЄRSARY·OF·ThЄ·GOLD·SOVЄRЄIGn·1489·1989
Lettering (regular font): ANNIVЄRSARY·OF·THЄ·GOLD·SOVЄRЄIGN·1489·1989
Engraver: Bernard R. Sindall
Edge
Milled
Comment
Issued individually and with a special U privy mark. A proof strike was also issued without the privy mark.© 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 | 2937 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Brilliant Uncirculated) 1989 coin.
