1 Pound - Elizabeth II Welsh Leek; 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#213723 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
A leek, the emblem of Wales, encircled by the Royal Diadem, denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering: ONE POUND
Engraver: Leslie Durbin
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: PLEIDIOL WYF I'M GWLAD
Translation: True am I to my country
Comment
The design was originally issued in 1985 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 (2,931 sales), while also being struck in gold proof. Issue Limit: 15,000Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pound - Elizabeth II (Welsh Leek; Silver Proof) 2008 coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the Welsh leek, a symbol of Wales, on the reverse side of the coin. The leek is depicted in a circular pattern, surrounded by a border of Celtic knots, adding to the coin's cultural and historical significance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4936 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Welsh Leek; Silver Proof) 2008 coin.
