5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign Anniversary Brilliant Uncirculated

Name: 5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign Anniversary; Brilliant Uncirculated
Brand: Royal Mint

CountryUK Year1989 Denom5 Sovereigns Mintage2,937 MintRoyal Mint MetalGold (.9167) Melt ~£3,898.03

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Country	🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year	1989
Denomination	5 Sovereigns
Face value	£24
Mintage	2,937
Mint	Royal Mint · Llantrisant
Series	Sovereign
Circulation	Non-circulating
Composition	Gold (.9167)
Weight	39.940g
Diameter	36.0mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade scale	UK (EF/UNC)
Tags	commemorative highly-collectable

Obverse

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, 'U' privy mark below. Script: Latin (uncial)

Reverse

Crowned Royal Shield of Arms superimposed over a double Tudor rose, legend around. Script: Latin (uncial)

Gold content

Gross troy oz 1.2841

Purity unknown, melt value is approximate

Melt value (approx) £3,898.03

Also issued as

Gold Sovereign Anniversary £5,020 Gold Sovereign Anniversary £925 Gold Sovereign Anniversary Gold Sovereign Anniversary

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