Proof Gold Half Sovereign 1989
Description The 1989 gold half sovereign is arguably the most sought after of the modern half sovereign releases. Designed to commemorate 500 years since the original Sovereign coin was first minted in 1489, the half sovereign was only issued as a proof coin with a limited mintage of 10,000. The coin features a unique image of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II seated on the throne on the obverse, and the modern coat of arms set upon a Tudor Rose on the reverse. The Tudor Rose harks back to the 1489 coin, released during the reign of Henry VII, and an example of the propaganda wielded at the time of the first Tudor King to unite the country following on from the War of the Roses. The 1989 half sovereign coin comes in a plastic capsule along with original Royal Mint box and certificate of authenticity. These coins benefit from being Capital Gains Tax (CGT) free. All UK gold and silver bullion coins manufactured by the Royal Mint are legal tender and are exempt from Capital Gains Tax. All of our proof gold coins and sets are verified for authenticity by our experienced team. Any coins that fall short of our quality standards are not re-sold. As members of the [BNTA](http://www.bnta.net/) we ensure that our reputation as a reputable dealer of gold and silver coins and bars is upheld, whether a purchase is for our “best price” or brand new coins. Our range of proof half sovereigns can be found [here](https://www.atsbullion.com/product-category/gold-bullion/gold-coins/proof-full-and-half-sovereigns/).