Royal Shield £1 2008 BU
Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Royal Shield
2008United KingdomBU
Part of £1 coins
Royal Shield £1 2008 BU is a United Kingdom £1 coin struck in 2008 at the Royal Mint. 100,000 were minted. Its type value is £3.90, Numista's price for this type (May 2026): this issue has not been priced separately. It is rated 4/10 for rarity (uncommon). It is struck in nickel brass, weighs 9.5 g and measures 22.5 mm across.
Denomination
£1
Condition
BU
Mintage
100,000
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 type value
Value date:20 May 2026
Is the Royal Shield 2008 £1 rare?
Its BU mintage of 100,000 is the 16th lowest of 20 BU £1 coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 2008 Royal Shield £1
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Shield £1 2008 | Circulation | — | 43,827,300 | £1.04Numista catalogue |
| Royal Shield £1 2008 BU (this page) | 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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