1 Pound - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Royal Shield, Silver
| Silver (.925) | 9.5 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 | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 9.5 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 15 October 2017 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#86010 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 57% |
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
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 Royal Mint, 2008
In 2012 for the Queens Diamond Jubilee the £1 coin was selectively plated with Gold and no other silver proof edition minted.
The 2013 strike was issued in a 3-coin set 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. (1,311 sales) It was also issued in the full silver proof set (985 sales).
The 2015 strike was issued to commemorate the change to the Jody Clark 5th portrait in both a dual set (389 sales) and a single 4th portrait set (852 sales) as well as individually (no sales data).
© The Royal Mint, 2015
There were several years where coins were produced in both Silver Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated finishes. The coin has also been struck in nickel-brass, silver proof, silver piedfort and platinum proof.
2008 Proof Issue Limit: 25,000
2009 Proof Issue Limit: 20,000
2010 Proof Issue Limit: 20,000
2011 Proof Issue Limit: 2,500
2013 BU Issue Limit: 10,000
2013 Proof Issue Limit: 10,000
2014 Proof Issue Limit: 2,014
2015 Proof Issue Limit: 7,500
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design on its reverse side, 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 | 16182 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2009 | 3108 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2010 | 1241 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2011 | 1011 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2012 | 1234 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2013 | 2296 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2014 | 368 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2015 | 1539 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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, Silver) 2008-2015 coin.
