In 1989 to celebrate the 500th Anniversary of the first Gold Sovereign, the Royal Mint released a special Limited Issue Sovereign Gold Proof 3 Coin Set all struck in solid 22 Carat Gold and includes the Double Sovereign, Full Sovereign, Half Sovereign all struck in solid 22 Carat Gold.

The 1989 Gold Sovereigns feature two new designs by Bernard Sindall, both of which are modern adaptations of the original sovereign design of 1489.
The reverse is a Shield Of The Royal Arms ensigned by an open Royal Crown, the whole superimposed upon a double rose and the circumscription ANNIVERSARY OF THE GOLD SOVEREIGN 1489-1989.
The obverse shows Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II DEI GRA REG FID DEF, which may be translated as Elizabeth II - by Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.
These legal tender coins have been struck to the highest Proof Quality using specially selected blanks and highly polished dies.

• Limited Mintage of 7,936 Coin Sets Worldwide
  
• Celebrating the 500th Anniversary of the First Gold Sovereign
• No Coins Included
• Certificate of Authenticity Only No Coins (Cert Number Might be Different than Shown)