5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign Anniversary obverse
Obverse
5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign Anniversary reverse
Reverse
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Elite: fewer than 10,000 minted. Sells occasionally: 9 verified sales in the last 12 months.

5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign Anniversary (1989)

CountryUK Year1989 Denom5 Sovereigns Mintage5,000 MintRoyal Mint MetalGold (.9167) Melt £3,526.56
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CountryUnited Kingdom
Year1989
Denomination5 Sovereigns
Face value£5
Mintage5,000
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
SeriesSovereign
CirculationNon-circulating
CompositionGold (.9167) (917/1000 fine)
Weight39.940g · 1.1771 t oz
Diameter36.0mm
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Tags commemorative highly-collectable
Obverse

Queen Elizabeth II seated on Coronation throne within beaded inner circle, legend around

Reverse

Crowned and quartered shield on Tudor rose within beaded inner circle, legend and dates around

Gold content
Fine troy oz 1.1771
Melt value £3,526.56
Premium over melt £-1,526.56

5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign Anniversary market value

£3,975.00
Median of 3 verified UNC sales, the grade that sells most often. 11 sales across 4 grades.
Grade range £3,975 – £5,000
Lowest grade Highest grade
Last sale 1 months ago View price history →

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5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign Anniversary price history

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5 Sovereigns - 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
FDC £2,200.00 🔒 £2,000.00 – £1,350.00 – £2,200.00 0 3 06-06-2021
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UNC £3,975.00 🔒 £3,975.00 – £1,650.00 – £4,346.00 2 4 30-05-2026
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BU £2,800.00 🔒 £2,800.00 (1) – £2,800.00 – £2,800.00 0 1 23-09-2025
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VF £5,000.00 🔒 £5,000.00 (2) – £5,000.00 – £5,000.00 2 2 08-03-2026
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MS-69 £4,000.00 🔒 £3,321.06 – £2,340.15 – £4,000.00 2 4 07-12-2025
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PR-67 £2,189.93 🔒 £2,189.93 (1) – £2,189.93 – £2,189.93 0 1 24-11-2024
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PR-69 £4,531.59 🔒 £5,000.00 – £2,415.64 – £5,000.00 3 4 27-09-2026
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PR-70 £4,340.61 🔒 £4,718.05 – £4,340.61 – £5,100.00 0 3 08-06-2025
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8 grades · last updated 27 Oct 2026

About the 1989 5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign Anniversary

The 1989 5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign Anniversary is a collector 5 sovereigns coin in the Sovereign series, struck in 91.67% gold. It weighs 39.94g and measures 36.02mm across. Reverse design: Crowned and quartered shield on Tudor rose within beaded inner circle, legend and dates around.

5,000 were struck.

Common questions

How much is the 1989 5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign Anniversary worth?

Verified sold prices for the 1989 5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign Anniversary run from £2,000 to £5,000 across 8 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 £3,527 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.

How do I identify the 1989 5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign Anniversary?

Check the weight 39.94g and diameter 36.02mm and the metal (91.67% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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