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1 Pound - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Royal Shield
| Nickel brass | 9.5 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2008-2015 |
| Value | 1 Pound (1 GBP) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 9.5 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Thickness | 3.15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 15 October 2017 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#5630 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
Quartered Royal Shield of Arms divides denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ONE POUND
Engraver: Matthew Dent
Edge
Reeded with incuse lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: DECUS ET TUTAMEN
Translation: An ornament and a safeguard
Comment
Introduced in 2008 when the small coinage designs were changed from the Emblems of Britain to the Royal Shield of Arms with the £1 coin showing the complete shield.The coin has also been struck in silver proof, silver piedfort, gold proof and platinum proof.
Interesting fact
The 1 Pound - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; Royal Shield) coin from the United Kingdom (2008-2015) features a unique design on its reverse side. The coin's designer, Matthew Dent, created a series of designs that celebrate the shield of the Royal Arms, which has been a symbol of British monarchs for centuries. The shield is depicted in a spiral shape, with each section representing a different part of the UK: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. This design was specifically chosen to represent the unity and diversity of the UK and its people.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2009 | 34438 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2010 | 30844 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2011 | 28974 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2012 | 25077 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2013 | 13208 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2014 | 34500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2015 | 40000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Pound - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; Royal Shield) 2008-2015 coin.
