During 2010, we expect 1980 sovereigns and half sovereigns to be in demand for 30th birthday gifts, we can supply these from stock, and also a number of other gold coins dated 1980 from a variety of other countries.
Half Sovereigns
Proof Only
1980 half sovereigns were the first date of Elizabeth II sovereigns to be issued, and they were issued only in a limited edition, proof version.
Proofs are specially struck coins, with a highly polished mirror finished background, and the raised design in contrasting matt finish. They are issued as limited editions, and are more expensive than the ordinary uncirculated version.
1980 proof half sovereigns are contained in a plastic capsule within a Royal Mint leatherette wallet, and are accompanied by a certificate.
They are almost too good for use in jewellery, which would ruin their special finish in a very short space of time, but as there was no ordinary uncirculated version issued in 1980, the proof version is the only choice.
They are ideal for the person who would prefer to keep them as a memento or family heirloom.
We usually have some in stock.
You may wish to visit our 1980 Half Sovereigns
page.
Sovereigns
We also have 1980 Sovereigns available from stock. These come in two versions, proof and uncirculated. Please take a look at our 1980 Sovereigns
page on our Gold Sovereigns website. Alternatively to order online use the link below:
Five Pounds
In 1980, gold five pound coins were also issued, as proofs only, these are shown on this site on our Five Pounds
page.
Complete 4 Coin Gold Sovereign Proof Set
Comprising £5, £2, sovereign and half sovereign. Please see our 1980 4 Coin Gold Set
page.
Krugerrands
All four sizes of Krugerrands were issued in 1980, so we may have them available. Take a look at our Krugerrands For Sale
page, or
Tenth Krugerrands by Date
Quarter Krugerrands by Date
Half Krugerrands by Date
Krugerrands by Date
Other 1980 World Gold Coins
The prices quoted in the US $ column may be out of date due to currency fluctuations.
| Country | Denom | Diameter | Weight | Description | Grade | Avail | Price £ | Price $ |
| Canada | $100 | 27.00 | 16.965 | Centenary Arctic Islands | Proof FDC | Yes | £125 | $200 |
| Hong Kong | $1000 | 28.40 | 15.97 | Year of the Monkey | Unc. | Yes | £125 | $200 |
| Isle of Man | Crown | 22.05 | 7.96 | Queen Mother's 80th Birthday | Proof FDC | Yes | £65 | $105 |
| Turks & Caicos Islands | 100 Crowns | 26.50 | 12.96 | Mountbatten 1900 - 1979 | Proof FDC | Yes | £95 | $155 |
Notes on Table
Denom = Denomination (Face Value).
Diameter = Diameter in millimetres.
Weight = Weight in Grams.
Avail = Availability
Postage & Packing
Per Delivery - Any Quantity
At Buyers Risk £2
Fully Insured (Special Delivery) £5
Airmail to USA $10
Insured to USA by Fedex $40
Obverse of 1980 Hong Kong $1,000
Reverse of 1980 Hong Kong $1,000 Year of the Monkey
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