1 Pound - Elizabeth II Scottish Thistle; Silver Proof
2008 year| Silver (.925) (with selective gold plating) | 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 |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 1 Pound (1 GBP) |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#213719 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Scottish thistle encircled by the Royal Diadem, denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering: ONE POUND
Engraver: Leslie Durbin
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT
Translation: No one provokes me with impunity
Comment
The design was originally issued in 1984 with the 2nd portrait by Arnold Machine, 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 (3,069 sales), while also being struck in gold proof. Issue Limit: 15,000Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pound - Elizabeth II (Scottish Thistle; Silver Proof) 2008 coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the Scottish Thistle, which is the national flower of Scotland. The coin's design also includes selective gold plating, which adds an extra layer of elegance and sophistication to the coin's overall appearance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5074 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Scottish Thistle; Silver Proof) 2008 coin.
