Obverse © The Royal Mint, 2008 – Reverse © The Royal Mint, 2013
Obverse © The Royal Mint, 2008 – Reverse © The Royal Mint, 2013
1 Pound - Elizabeth II Crowned 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 | 2008-2013 |
| Value | 1 Pound (1 GBP) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 19.62 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 15 October 2017 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#247100 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned Royal Shield of Arms above denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ONE POUND
Engraver: Derek Gorringe
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: DECUS ET TUTAMEN
Translation: An ornament and a safeguard
Comment
The design was originally issued in 1988 with the 3rd portrait by Raphael David Maklouf. The 2008 strike was issued in a 14-piece set to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the £1 coin,© The Royal Mint, 2008
The 2013 strike was issued in a 3-coin set to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the £1 coin alongside the Royal Shield design by Eric Sewell and the Royal Shield design by Matthew Dent. The 2008 was also struck in silver proof with gold highlighting, while the 2013 was also struck in silver proof.
© The Royal Mint, 2013
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pound - Elizabeth II (Crowned Royal Shield; Gold Proof) 2008-2013 coin is that it was minted in a limited quantity of only 10,000 coins, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 150 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2013 | 17 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Crowned Royal Shield; Gold Proof) 2008-2013 coin.
