½ Sovereign - Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign Anniversary obverse
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½ Sovereign - Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign Anniversary reverse
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½ Sovereign - Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign Anniversary

CountryUK Year1989 Denom½ Sovereign Mintage21,824 MintRoyal Mint MetalGold (.9167) Melt £378.59
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Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year1989
Denomination½ Sovereign
Face value£24
Mintage21,824
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
SeriesHalf Sovereign
CirculationNon-circulating
CompositionGold (.9167) (917/1000 fine)
Weight3.990g · 0.1176 t oz
Diameter19.3mm
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Tags commemorative
Obverse

Queen Elizabeth II seated on the Coronation throne, legend around. Script: Latin (uncial)

Reverse

Crowned quartered shield on tudor rose, legend and dates around. Script: Latin (uncial)

Gold content
Fine troy oz 0.1176
Melt value £378.59
Premium over melt £-18.59
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Market Value
£614.55
Volume-weighted average across 20 verified sales in 7 grades.
Grade range £280 – £750
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Last sale 26 days ago View price history →

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Grade Latest Avg (90d) 30d Δ All-time range Sales (1yr) Total sales Last sale
UNC £360.00 🔒 – – £260.00 – £360.00 0 3 02-03-2025
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VF £496.30 🔒 listed £496.30 – £496.30 – £496.30 1 1 20-06-2026
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AG £617.29 🔒 listed – – £617.29 – £617.29 1 1 25-04-2026
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PR-65 £618.69 🔒 listed £618.69 – £618.69 – £768.08 2 2 17-08-2026
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PR-67 £600.00 🔒 listed £600.00 – £600.00 – £600.00 1 1 20-06-2026
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PR-69 £720.70 🔒 listed £655.48 – £590.26 – £741.10 4 4 17-08-2026
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PR-70 £924.70 🔒 listed £924.70 – £505.00 – £924.70 4 8 02-07-2026
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