© The Royal Mint, 2008
© The Royal Mint, 2008
1 Pound - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Royal Shield, Gold Proof
| Gold (.9167) | 19.62 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 2008-2015 |
| Value | 1 Pound (1 GBP) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 19.62 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#199743 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Royal Shield of arms divides denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ONE POUND
Engraver: Matthew Dent
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: DECUS ET TUTAMEN
Translation: An Ornament and a Safeguard
Comment
The 2008 strike was issued to commemorate the change to the new royal shield design in a dual Emblems of Britain & Royal Shield of Arms set (886 sales) as well as individually (860 sales).The 2013 strike was issued in both the annual gold set (59 sales) and in a 3-coin set (17 sales) to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the £1 coin alongside the Royal Arms design by Eric Sewell and the Crowned Royal Shield design by Derek Gorringe.
© The Royal Mint, 2013 © The London Coin Company
The 2015 strike was issued to commemorate the change to the Jody Clark 5th portrait in both a dual set (34 sales) and a single 4th portrait set (175 sales) as well as individually (no sales data).
© The Royal Mint, 2015
The coin has also been struck in nickel-brass, silver proof, silver piedfort and platinum proof.
2008 Issue Limit: 1,000
2009 Issue Limit: 1,000
2012 Issue Limit: 150
2015 Issue Limit: 500
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design, showcasing the Royal Shield, which is a symbol of the British monarchy and represents the unity of the four constituent countries of the United Kingdom: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1746 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2009 | 540 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2012 | 150 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2013 | 76 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2015 | 209 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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, Gold Proof) 2008-2015 coin.
