Royal Shield 1p 2008 BU
Worth about £1.04 in BU condition. 100,000 were minted, the 28th lowest of any BU 1p.
Physical Properties
Features & Details
Is the Royal Shield 2008 1p rare?
28th/ 41
Its BU mintage of 100,000 is the 28th lowest of 41 BU 1p coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 2008 Royal Shield 1p
Circulation£0.10
Mintage 507,952,000
Royal Shield 1p 2008
BU£1.04
Mintage 100,000
Royal Shield 1p 2008 BU (this page)
Proof£1.04
Mintage 20,000
Royal Shield 1p 2008 Proof
Gold Proof£626
Mintage 886
Royal Shield 1p 2008 Gold Proof
Platinum Proof£319
Mintage 184
Royal Shield 1p 2008 Platinum Proof
Royal Shield 1p by year
Other 2008 1p coins
About the Royal Shield 1p 2008 BU
The Elizabeth II 4th portrait one penny coin, issued in 2008 by the Royal Mint, represents a significant phase in British numismatic history, reflecting both continuity and change in coinage design. This coin features the fourth effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, which is notable for its more mature depiction of the monarch compared to previous portraits. On the reverse, the coin showcases the Royal Shield, symbolising the unity of the United Kingdom and its constituent countries. The use of copper plated steel in its composition also reflects economical production methods, making this coin a significant item for numismatists interested in the evolution of coin materials and designs in the 21st century.
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