1989 UK 500th Anniversary Proof Half, Full, & Double Sovereign Gold 3-Coin Set

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Items can be posted to us - we recommend using Royal Mail Special Delivery service to ensure your goods are delivered securely. Alternatively, they can be brought into our secure showroom upon appointment. 

Step 1: Download, print, and complete our 'Sell To Us' form and include this inside your parcel with your securely wrapped items.

Step 2: Send your parcel to Atkinsons, 202 Gracechurch Centre, The Parade, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B72 1PA. Royal Mail Special Delivery should be used to safely post your items. Parcels can be insured up to £2,500.00. Parcels with a value exceeding this should be split into packs each containing a value of less than £2,500.00.

Step 3: When your parcel has arrived with us, our purchasing team will contact you to agree the finalised price. Payment can then be made by bank transfer, with funds appearing in your account within 72 hours.  There may be an option to have a same day payment subject to limits and cut off times (a charge of £25 is applicable).  Personal cheques are also available if preferred.

If you have any further questions please contact one of our experienced team on 0121 355 0620 or email info@atkinsonsbullion.com

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The Pre-Owned 1989 UK Proof Sovereign Three Gold Coin Set was issued to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the first gold sovereign.

The set will consist of the half-sovereign, sovereign and double sovereign, each featuring a new design which was struck to commemorate the anniversary. The reverse design is a Shield of the Royal Arms upon a double rose with the inscription 'Anniversary of the Gold Sovereign 1489-1989'.

The obverse of the coins shows Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II seated as at her coronation.

  • The total weight of the set is 27.95 grams and is 916.7 (22ct) Gold.
  • Diameter: 22.05mm.
  • Manufactured by The Royal Mint.
  • Struck to a Proof finish.

Only 10,000 of these Three-Coin Gold Proof Sovereign Collections were struck for worldwide distribution.

This was a significant year for the UK's coinage as the gold Sovereign celebrated its 500th anniversary.

The gold sovereign is one of Britain’s most famous coins, the first of which was minted in 1489 by King Henry VII, due to it’s long history it is considered by many as the flagship coin of the Royal Mint.

Important Information

This product must include the original proof coins, capsules, certificate of authenticity and original Royal Mint Box. If any of these original components are missing it may affect the price you are offered.

Product Type Coin
Weight 27.95
Country United Kingdom
Manufacturer The Royal Mint
The Royal Mint
Year 1989
Fine Content 25.6
Fineness 916.7
Finish Proof