1989 Elizabeth II 500th Anniversary Gold Proof Sovereign NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo
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The Holy Grail of Modern Sovereigns: The 1989 500th Anniversary Gold Proof Sovereign.
Widely regarded as the pinnacle achievement of modern British numismatics, the 1989 500th Anniversary Gold Proof Sovereign is a legendary, one-year-only masterpiece. Struck by The Royal Mint to mark five centuries since Henry VII commissioned the very first sovereign in 1489, this magnificent coin completely departs from Pistrucci’s traditional St. George motif. Instead, designer Bernard Sindall crafted a spectacular, historically immersive medieval design showing Queen Elizabeth II seated facing forward on an ornate Tudor throne. This exceptional specimen has been awarded the ultimate, flawless grade of PF70 Ultra Cameo by the NGC. Given the exceptional high-relief complexity of the throne detailing, surviving 70-grade tokens are intensely sought after by registry set collectors globally.
Technical Specifications
| Year of Issue | 1989 |
| Denomination | Sovereign (£1) |
| Metal | 22-carat Gold (.916 Fine) |
| Weight | 7.98 Grams |
| Diameter | 22.05 mm |
| NGC Grade | PF70 Ultra Cameo (Absolute Technical Perfection) |
| Design Theme | 500th Anniversary Tudor Enthroned Portrait (Bernard Sindall) |
Elite Numismatic Pedigree & Investment Security
- Legendary One-Year-Only Design: The obverse portrays Her Majesty seated in full regalia upon the Chair of Estate, while the reverse features a crowned Royal Shield superimposed upon a magnificent double Tudor Rose—capturing an unmatched original mint lustre.
- Fierce Registry Competition: While 23,471 standalone proofs were minted, the intense demand for this anniversary year makes it one of the most liquid and aggressive blue-chip modern gold coins on the global market.
- Tax-Exempt Capital Preservation: Operating as official British legal tender, this investment-grade masterpiece is 100% VAT-free and completely exempt from Capital Gains Tax (CGT) for UK residents.
"The ultimate crown jewel of modern sovereign collections, presenting a flawless, museum-grade tribute to 500 years of royal coinage legacy."
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Yes. Every NGC-certified coin has a unique certification number visible on the slab label. You can verify the grade, coin details and population data at NGCcoin.uk using the cert number shown.
The NGC census records how many examples of each coin have been graded at each level. A Top Pop coin means no other example has achieved a higher grade — making it the finest certified specimen in existence for that issue.
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