500th Anniversary 1489-1989 Gold Proof Sovereign Three-Coin Set, Coin Set from United Kingdom - detailed information

The 1989 British Sovereign three coin set contains a half sovereign, a full sovereign and a double sovereign and a quintuple sovereign. This set bears Bernard Sindall's engravings that were commissioned to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the first gold sovereign issued in 1489. The 1989 set is the only year that this design type was used. This 22 carat gold proof sovereign set is a favourite with coin collectors.