1988 Sovereign Coins

Explore our collection of 1988 Sovereign Coins, a highly significant modern issue from Britain’s flagship gold coin series. Struck by The Royal Mint, the 1988 Sovereign continues the established modern 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. Issued in 22-carat gold, the 1988 Sovereign is especially notable as a proof-only year, making it a key collector issue in the modern Sovereign series.

Available Formats in 1988

Although proof-only, the 1988 Sovereign was issued across the full Sovereign range in collector form:

• Full Gold Proof Sovereign
• Half Sovereign Proof
• Double Sovereign (£2) Proof
• Five Sovereign (£5) Proof
• 3-coin proof sets (Half, Full, Double)
• Royal Mint presentation sets
• Certified and graded examples (PCGS / NGC)

The multi-coin sets are especially significant, as many surviving coins originate from these original presentation cases.

A Key Modern Proof Year

The 1988 Sovereign stands out as a refined collector issue within the modern series. Its proof-only status, strong design continuity, and role in late-1980s Sovereign collecting make it a core date for anyone building a complete modern Sovereign collection.

Browse our range below to discover 1988 Sovereign Coins, including Full, Half, Double and Five Sovereigns, proof sets, presentation issues, and certified examples from this important modern release.