1 Pound - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Royal Shield, Platinum Proof
| Platinum (.9995) | 19.59 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 | Platinum (.9995) |
| Weight | 19.59 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 15 October 2017 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#241041 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
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
The 2008 strike was issued as part of the changeover from the Emblems of Britain to the Royal Shield while the 2015 strike was part of the dual set to commemorate the change from the 4th portrait to the 5th. The coin was also struck in nickel-brass, silver proof, silver piedfort and gold proof
2008 Dual Set
© The London Coin Company
2015 Dual Set
© The London Coin Company
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it was minted using a special platinum alloy that contains 99.95% platinum, making it one of the purest platinum coins in the world.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 184 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2015 | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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, Platinum Proof) 2008-2015 coin.
