{"product_id":"1989-gold-proof-double-sovereign-500th-anniversary-ngc-pf69-ultra-cameo","title":"1989 Gold Proof Double Sovereign | 500th Anniversary | NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e1989 Gold Proof Double Sovereign – 500th Anniversary – NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1989 Gold Proof Double Sovereign is one of the most historically significant coins of the modern Sovereign era. Struck to mark 500 years since the very first gold Sovereign was issued for Henry VII in 1489, it carries a complete one-year-only design by sculptor Bernard Sindall — the only time in over a century that Benedetto Pistrucci's Saint George and the Dragon was set aside on this denomination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe obverse shows Queen Elizabeth II enthroned in majesty, crowned and robed, holding the orb and sceptre — the first time a British monarch has been shown seated, full-length, on a coinage portrait, and a direct echo of Henry VII's original 1489 design. The reverse features a crowned shield of the Royal Arms set upon a double Tudor rose, surrounded by the legend \"ANNIVERSARY OF THE GOLD SOVEREIGN 1489–1989\" — notably the first and only time the word \"Sovereign\" has ever appeared in an inscription on the coin itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraded \u003cstrong\u003eNGC PF69 Ultra Cameo\u003c\/strong\u003e, this coin carries the same landmark Tudor-inspired design as our top-graded PF70 example, at a more accessible price point — an excellent way to own one of the most sought-after modern Sovereign designs without paying a premium for the single highest possible grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoin Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-year-only design by Bernard Sindall, marking 500 years since the first gold Sovereign of 1489\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe only modern Double Sovereign to depart from Pistrucci's Saint George and the Dragon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: Queen Elizabeth II enthroned in majesty, holding orb and sceptre — the only time she has been shown seated on UK coinage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: crowned Royal Arms shield upon a double Tudor rose, with the word \"Sovereign\" appearing in the inscription for the only time in history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStruck in 22 carat gold to proof finish by The Royal Mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraded NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo — an excellent, more accessible grade below our PF70 listing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncapsulated in a tamper-evident NGC holder for authenticity and protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1989\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Royal Mint, Llantrisant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComposition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 carat gold (91.67% fine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.98 grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFine Gold Content\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.4708 troy oz (14.65 grams)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.40 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eObverse Designer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBernard Sindall (enthroned portrait)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReverse Designer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBernard Sindall (Royal Arms and Tudor rose)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrading\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNGC PF69 Ultra Cameo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Coin Stands Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1989 Sovereign series is widely regarded as one of the most important releases in the entire modern Sovereign story — a genuine one-off departure from tradition that has never been repeated. Collectors and investors treat it as a must-have design on a par with historic 19th-century rarities. A PF69 grade delivers the exact same landmark design and proof craftsmanship as a top-graded example, making it a smart way to secure this coin at better value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs UK legal tender gold, this coin is exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents and free from VAT under current investment gold rules. Browse our full range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sovaracoins.com\/collections\/buy-graded-sovereigns\"\u003egraded gold Sovereigns\u003c\/a\u003e to compare grades and find the right piece for your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ngccoin.uk\/certlookup\/8467471-003\/69\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1989 G.Britain Sovereign Anniversary 2SOV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60382291198286,"sku":"1989-gold-proof-double-sovereign-500th-anniversary-ngc-pf69-ultra-cameo","price":1990.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/9370\/3246\/files\/1989-gold-proof-double-sovereign-500th-anniversary-ngc-pf69-ultra-cameo.webp?v=1786712094","url":"https:\/\/www.sovaracoins.com\/products\/1989-gold-proof-double-sovereign-500th-anniversary-ngc-pf69-ultra-cameo","provider":"Sovara Coins LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}