1989 Coins as Gifts

Reverse of 1989 Silver Proof Two Pound

Reverse of 1989 500th Anniversary Gold Proof Sovereign

Gold Sovereigns
Gold sovereigns are the 18th birthday gift we most often get asked about.
The 1989 sovereign, as all dates of sovereign from 1983 to 1999 inclusive, was only available as a proof. There was no ordinary uncirculated version made.
Unfortunately as 1989 marked the 500th Anniversary of the Sovereign they sell for a much higher price than most other dates, so many people may not find them a suitable gift.

Half Sovereigns
Half sovereigns are the second most common requested item for coming-of-age gifts.
Although not as popular as the full sovereign, the half sovereign for 1989 also features the 500th Anniversary design, making it more popular and more expensive.
They are less expensive than sovereigns, and make are a more suitable size for use in rings, as sovereign rings are too large for many people. However, we would not recommend putting proof coins into jewellery as it automatically decreases their value.
Although not as popular as the full sovereign, the half sovereign for 1989 also features the 500th Anniversary design, making it more popular and more expensive.

Krugerrands
Although we don't get asked for krugers as frequently as sovereigns, they are a suitable and unusual alternative.
They are available for most years since 1967, although some dates are more difficult to find than others.
Since 1980, fractional sizes of krugerrands are available for most years.

British Coin Sets
We stock British coin year sets for most dates. From 1970, there are Royal Mint proof sets available, and from 1989, there are also Royal Mint Uncirculated sets. these are attractively packaged, and many are accompanied by informative packaging about events during that particular year.

Other British Coins
In some years there are other British coins which can make interesting and unusual gifts which can become treasured mementoes.

Other World Coins
Although we specialise mainly in British coins, there are many other world coins and coin sets, some gold, some silver, which can make great gifts especially if the person has a particular affinity or connection with that country.

Four Coin Proof Gold Sets
The 4 coin sets of sovereign, half sovereign, two pound, and five pound gold coins will also have the same design as the sovereigns. Details of these will be updated on the 1989 Gold 4 Coin Proof Sets page of our Tax Free Gold website.

Three Coin Proof Gold Sets
The 3 coin sets of two pound, sovereign, half sovereign will also have the same design as the sovereign. Details of these will be updated on the 1989 Gold 3 Coin Proof Sets page of our Tax Free Gold website.

Proof Gold Britannia Sets
The 4 coin sets of gold Britannia coins will be issued later in the year. Details of these will be updated on the 1989 Gold Britannia Proof Sets page of our Tax Free Gold website.

World Silver Crowns
A selection of dollar sized silver coins of various years from many different countries. If you are looking for a difficult year, this might be worth trying.

World Silver Proof Coins
Various silver coins, struck as proofs (special high quality finish) from different countries and different years.

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Buying Coins
We also buy coins, please see our We Buy Coins page.

If you want to find the value of a coin you own, please take a look at our page I've Found An Old Coin, What's It Worth?

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