1 Pound - Elizabeth II (English Oak; Silver Proof) 2008 front 1 Pound - Elizabeth II (English Oak; Silver Proof) 2008 back
1 Pound - Elizabeth II (English Oak; Silver Proof) 2008 photo

1 Pound - Elizabeth II English Oak; Silver Proof

2008 year
Silver (.925) (with selective gold plating) 9.5 g 22.5 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2008
Value
1 Pound (1&nbspGBP)
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.925) (with selective gold plating)
Weight
9.5 g
Diameter
22.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
15 October 2017
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#213735
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

An oak tree enfiling a representation of the Royal Diadem, denomination below.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ONE POUND

Engraver: Leslie Durbin

Edge

Milled with incuse lettering

Lettering: DECUS ET TUTAMEN

Translation: An ornament and a safeguard

Comment

The design was originally issued in 1987 with the 3rd portrait by Raphael David Maklouf, this issue was struck as part of a set of 14 different £1 designs with selected gold plating to the reverse (2,005 sales), issued to mark the twenty fifth anniversary of the first issue of the UK one pound coin in 1983 with an issue limit of 3,000 for the complete set. Also issued individually (2,889 sales), while also being struck in gold proof. Issue Limit: 15,000

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique combination of silver and gold plating. The coin is made of silver (.925) and has selective gold plating, which gives it a distinctive and eye-catching appearance. This combination of metals adds to the coin's collectibility and makes it a valuable addition to any coin collection.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2008  4894 - - - - - -

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 (English Oak; Silver Proof) 2008 coin.