Very Rare: fewer than 100,000 minted. Sells regularly: 21 verified sales in the last 12 months.
½ Sovereign - Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign Anniversary (1989)
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1989 |
| Denomination | ½ Sovereign |
| Face value | 50p |
| Mintage | 21,824 |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Series | Half Sovereign |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) (917/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 3.990g · 0.1176 t oz |
| Diameter | 19.3mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Tags | commemorative |
Queen Elizabeth II seated on the Coronation throne, legend around.
Crowned quartered shield on tudor rose, legend and dates around.
Half Sovereign - Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign Anniversary market value
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Daily limit reachedHalf 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 | £400.00 🔒 | £390.00 | – | £300.00 – £832.00 | 0 | 6 | 06-09-2025 | |
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| UNC | £360.00 🔒 | £360.00 (1) | – | £260.00 – £360.00 | 0 | 3 | 02-03-2025 | |
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| VF | £474.88 🔒 eBay | £485.59 (2) | – | £474.88 – £496.30 | 2 | 2 | 12-10-2026 | |
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| PR-65 | £668.68 🔒 eBay | £643.69 | – | £280.00 – £768.08 | 6 | 11 | 16-10-2026 | |
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| PR-67 | £600.00 🔒 eBay | £439.66 (2) | – | £279.31 – £600.00 | 1 | 2 | 20-06-2026 | |
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| PR-68 | £396.51 🔒 | £396.51 (1) | – | £396.51 – £396.51 | 1 | 1 | 27-09-2026 | |
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| PR-69 | £673.70 🔒 eBay | £673.70 | – | £264.21 – £741.10 | 5 | 13 | 08-09-2026 | |
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| PR-70 | £894.14 🔒 eBay | £882.07 | – | £454.44 – £924.70 | 6 | 13 | 30-09-2026 | |
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About the 1989 Half Sovereign - Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign Anniversary
The 1989 Half Sovereign - Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign Anniversary is a collector ½ sovereign coin in the Half Sovereign series, struck in 91.67% gold. It weighs 3.99g and measures 19.3mm across. Reverse design: Crowned quartered shield on tudor rose, legend and dates around.
21,824 were struck.
Common questions
How much is the 1989 Half Sovereign - Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign Anniversary worth?
Verified sold prices for the 1989 Half Sovereign - Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign Anniversary run from £360 to £882 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 £354 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1989 Half Sovereign - Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign Anniversary?
Check the weight 3.99g and diameter 19.3mm and the metal (91.67% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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