Royal Shield £1 2012
Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Royal Shield
2012United Kingdom
Part of £1 coins
Royal Shield £1 2012 is a United Kingdom £1 coin struck in 2012 at the Royal Mint. 35,700,030 were minted. Its type value is £1.04, Numista's price for this type (May 2026): 2012 has not been priced separately. It is rated 3/10 for rarity (uncommon). It is struck in nickel brass, weighs 9.5 g and measures 22.5 mm across.
Denomination
£1
Condition
Circulation
Mintage
35,700,030
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 2012 £1 rare?
Its circulation mintage of 35,700,030 is the 8th lowest of 19 circulation £1 coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 2012 Royal Shield £1
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Shield £1 2012 (this page) | Circulation | — | 35,700,030 | £1.04Numista type value |
| Royal Shield £1 2012 BU | BU | — | 77,725 | £3.90Numista type value |
| Royal Shield £1 2012 Proof | Proof | — | 25,077 | £3.90Numista type value |
Royal Shield £1 by year
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