Royal Shield £1 2009 BU
Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Royal Shield
2009United KingdomBU
Part of £1 coins
Royal Shield £1 2009 BU is a United Kingdom £1 coin struck in 2009 at the Royal Mint. 130,644 were minted. Its estimated value is £3.90, from the Numista catalogue (May 2026). 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
130,644
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 2009 £1 rare?
Its BU mintage of 130,644 is the 17th lowest of 20 BU £1 coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 2009 Royal Shield £1
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Shield £1 2009 | Circulation | — | 27,625,600 | £1.04Numista type value |
| Royal Shield £1 2009 BU (this page) | BU | — | 130,644 | £3.90Numista catalogue |
| Royal Shield £1 2009 Proof | Proof | — | 34,438 | £3.90Numista type value |
Royal Shield £1 by year
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