Obverse: the obverse of the coin depicts Queen Elizabeth II sitting on a throne during her coronation and holding two golden scepts of the royal power, heraldic beasts visible at her feet. The words "ELIZABETH II DEI GRA REGI FIB BEF" are engraved around the queen.
Reverse: the reverse of the coin depicts the Royal Coat of Arms of England, with a crown above it. All this symbolism is carved on a double heraldic rose, which is the heraldic symbol of all of England. The words "ANNIVERSARY OF THE GOLD SOVEREIGN" and the jubilee year "1489 - 1989" are engraved around it.
About the coin: this is exclusive of just 25 000 pieces the half-sovereign gold coin minted to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the minting of the Sovereign coins. The first sovereign coin was minted in 1489 and has always depicted the unity, concentration and power and grandeur of the state. From the oldest to the present day, gold sovereign coins have become one of the most popular investment and collectible coins in the world.
