½ Sovereign - Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign Anniversary

Name: ½ Sovereign - Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign Anniversary
Brand: Royal Mint

CountryUK Year1989 Denom½ Sovereign Mintage21,824 MintRoyal Mint MetalGold (.9167) Melt ~£389.68

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Country	🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year	1989
Denomination	½ Sovereign
Face value	£24
Mintage	21,824
Mint	Royal Mint · Llantrisant
Series	Half Sovereign
Circulation	Non-circulating
Composition	Gold (.9167)
Weight	3.990g
Diameter	19.3mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade scale	UK (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

Gross troy oz 0.1283

Purity unknown, melt value is approximate

Melt value (approx) £389.68

Premium over melt £106.62

Also issued as

Gold Sovereign Anniversary £5,020 Gold Sovereign Anniversary Gold Sovereign Anniversary Gold Sovereign Anniversary; Brilliant Uncirculated

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Market Value

£736.19

▲ 21.9% 30d

Volume-weighted average across 14 verified sales in 6 grades.

Grade range £496 – £850

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Last sale 21 days ago View price history →

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	Grade	Latest	Avg (90d)	30d Δ	All-time range	Sales (1yr)	Total sales	Last sale
	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 – £617.29	1	1	25-04-2026
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	PR-65	£768.08 🔒 listed	£768.08	–	£768.08 – £768.08	1	1	28-05-2026
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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	£590.26 🔒 listed	£590.26	–	£590.26 – £741.10	3	3	29-06-2026
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	PR-70	£924.70 🔒 listed	£912.35	–	£525.00 – £924.70	4	7	02-07-2026
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