Issued to mark the 500th anniversary of the first sovereign of 1489, this 1989 double sovereign replaces the traditional St George design with the Royal Arms on a double Tudor rose, inscribed 1489–1989 ANNIVERSARY OF THE GOLD SOVEREIGN.

The obverse shows Queen Elizabeth II enthroned at her Coronation, reflecting the ceremonial nature of the issue.

Struck in 22-carat gold to proof standard and graded PF69 Ultra Cameo, it features deeply mirrored fields, frosted detail and a sought-after one-year-only anniversary design now firmly recognised as a key modern sovereign type.

Specification
Year: 1989
Monarch: Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
Denomination: Double Sovereign
Metal: Gold (22 Carat)
Purity: .9167
Weight: 15.98g
Fine Gold Content: 0.4708 Troy oz
Diameter: 28.40mm
Finish: Proof
Grade: PF69 Ultra Cameo
Manufacturer: The Royal Mint