1989 Sovereign Coins

Explore our collection of 1989 Sovereign Coins, one of the most important and distinctive modern issues in Britain’s flagship gold coin series. Struck by The Royal Mint, the 1989 Sovereign commemorates the 500th anniversary of the first gold Sovereign (1489–1989) and stands out for introducing a completely different design direction within the series. Issued in 22-carat gold, it combines historic symbolism with one of the most unusual Sovereign designs ever produced.

The 500th Anniversary “Tudor Rose” Sovereign

The 1989 Sovereign was issued to mark a major milestone in British numismatic history:
500 years since the first Sovereign was struck under Henry VII in 1489.

Available Denominations and Sets

The 1989 Tudor Rose Sovereign range includes a wide variety of collector formats:

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

Some sets have relatively low survival in complete original packaging, increasing collector demand.

A Landmark Commemorative Sovereign

The 1989 Sovereign stands apart from every other modern issue due to its historic anniversary theme and unique dual-design change. It represents both a celebration of British numismatic heritage and a rare departure from tradition, making it a cornerstone piece for serious Sovereign collectors.

Browse our range below to discover 1989 Sovereign Coins, including Full, Half, Double and Five Sovereigns, proof sets, presentation issues, and certified examples from this landmark anniversary release.