1987 Sovereign Coins

Explore our collection of 1987 Sovereign Coins, a key early issue in the Maklouf portrait era of Britain’s flagship gold coin series. Struck by The Royal Mint, the 1987 Sovereign continues the long-standing tradition dating back to 1817, pairing Benedetto Pistrucci’s iconic St George and the Dragon reverse with the Raphael Maklouf portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, introduced in 1985. Issued in 22-carat gold, the 1987 Sovereign is a widely collected modern date, especially popular among collectors building full Elizabeth II Sovereign year runs.

Early Maklouf Era Sovereign

The 1987 issue sits firmly within the Maklouf effigy period (1985–1997), an important design phase in modern British coinage.

Available Denominations and Editions

The 1987 Sovereign collection typically includes a wide range of formats for collectors and investors:

• Full Sovereign
• Half Sovereign
• Double Sovereign (£2)
• Five Sovereign (£5)
• Gold Proof Sovereigns
• Proof Sovereign sets (3 and 4-coin sets)
• Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) issues (where available in sets)
• Certified and graded examples (PCGS / NGC)

Proof issues are especially sought after due to their limited mintages and presentation quality.

A Core Modern Sovereign Date

The 1987 Sovereign is a dependable and widely collected modern issue that reflects the stability of the Maklouf era. While not a rare date, it plays an essential role in building complete Sovereign year collections and remains a staple of modern British gold coinage.

Browse our range below to discover 1987 Sovereign Coins, including Full, Half, Double and Five Sovereigns, proof sets, bullion issues, and certified examples from this key modern release.