Royal Shield £1 2008
Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Royal Shield
2008United Kingdom
Part of £1 coins
Royal Shield £1 2008 is a United Kingdom £1 coin struck in 2008 at the Royal Mint. 43,827,300 were minted. Its estimated value is £1.04, from the Numista catalogue (May 2026). It is rated 2/10 for rarity (common). It is struck in nickel brass, weighs 9.5 g and measures 22.5 mm across.
Denomination
£1
Condition
Circulation
Mintage
43,827,300
Physical Properties
Composition:Nickel brass
Weight:9.5g
Shape:Round
Diameter:22.5mm
Thickness:3.15mm
Currency:Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Mint:Royal Mint
Features & Details
RoundNickel brass
Value source:Numista catalogue
Value date:20 May 2026
Is the Royal Shield 2008 £1 rare?
Its circulation mintage of 43,827,300 is the 9th lowest of 19 circulation £1 coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 2008 Royal Shield £1
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Shield £1 2008 (this page) | Circulation | — | 43,827,300 | £1.04Numista catalogue |
| Royal Shield £1 2008 BU | BU | — | 100,000 | £3.90Numista type value |
| Royal Shield £1 2008 Proof | Proof | — | 20,000 | £3.90Numista type value |
Royal Shield £1 by year
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