Very Rare: fewer than 100,000 minted. Sells often: 32 verified sales in the last 12 months.
1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign Anniversary (1989)
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1989 |
| Denomination | 1 Sovereign |
| Face value | £1 |
| Mintage | 23,471 |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Series | Sovereign |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) (917/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 7.980g · 0.2352 t oz |
| Diameter | 22.1mm |
| Thickness | 1.52mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Tags | commemorative highly-collectable |
Facing image of Queen Elizabeth II at the Coronation, seated in King Edward's Chair having received the Sceptre with the Cross and the Rod with the Dove.
Crowned Royal Shield of Arms superimposed over a double Tudor rose, legend around.
1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign Anniversary market value
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Daily limit reached1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign Anniversary value by grade
Realised auction prices · ⭐ Pro Expand rows for individual sale records| Grade | Latest | Median | 30d Δ | All-time range | Sales (1yr) | Total sales | Last sale | |
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| FDC | £1,300.00 🔒 | £1,300.00 | – | £550.00 – £1,600.00 | 3 | 19 | 06-09-2026 | |
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| UNC | £1,050.00 🔒 | £1,050.00 (1) | – | £500.00 – £1,050.00 | 1 | 2 | 07-12-2025 | |
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| BU | £1,100.00 🔒 | £1,100.00 (1) | – | £1,100.00 – £1,100.00 | 1 | 1 | 18-03-2026 | |
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| VF | £800.00 🔒 | £852.50 (2) | – | £800.00 – £905.00 | 0 | 2 | 01-09-2024 | |
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| PR-65 | £850.00 🔒 | £1,379.62 | ▼1.5% | £817.00 – £1,939.60 | 15 | 33 | 07-10-2026 | |
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| PR-67 | £800.00 🔒 | £800.00 (1) | – | £800.00 – £800.00 | 0 | 1 | 02-09-2018 | |
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| PR-68 | £1,485.70 🔒 eBay | £1,485.70 | – | £900.00 – £1,652.00 | 3 | 6 | 15-10-2026 | |
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| PR-69 | £1,900.00 🔒 eBay | £1,475.00 | – | £981.35 – £1,900.00 | 4 | 11 | 03-07-2026 | |
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| PR-70 | £1,725.00 🔒 | £2,000.00 | – | £1,283.31 – £2,500.00 | 5 | 11 | 06-09-2026 | |
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About the 1989 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign Anniversary
The 1989 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign Anniversary is a collector 1 sovereign coin in the Sovereign series, struck in 91.67% gold. It weighs 7.98g and measures 22.05mm across. Reverse design: Crowned Royal Shield of Arms superimposed over a double Tudor rose, legend around.
23,471 were struck.
Common questions
How much is the 1989 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign Anniversary worth?
Verified sold prices for the 1989 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign Anniversary run from £800 to £2,000 across 9 grades, taking the median for each grade. Condition makes the difference, so check the grade table above before pricing one. Its gold content is worth about £705 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1989 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign Anniversary?
Check the weight 7.98g and diameter 22.05mm and the metal (91.67% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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