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Royal Shield 1p 2012 BU
Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Royal Shield
2012United KingdomBU
Worth about £1.04 in BU condition. 77,725 were minted, the 21st lowest of any BU 1p.
Denomination
1p
Condition
BU
Mintage
77,725
Physical Properties
Composition:Copper plated steel
Weight:3.56g
Shape:Round
Diameter:20.3mm
Thickness:1.65mm
Currency:Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Mint:Royal Mint
Features & Details
RoundCopper plated steel
Value source:Numista type value
Value date:3 Mar 2026
Is the Royal Shield 2012 1p rare?
21st/ 41
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Its BU mintage of 77,725 is the 21st lowest of 41 BU 1p coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 2012 Royal Shield 1p
Circulation£0.10
Mintage 227,201,000
Royal Shield 1p 2012
BU£1.04
Mintage 77,725
Royal Shield 1p 2012 BU (this page)
Proof£1.04
Mintage 26,552
Royal Shield 1p 2012 Proof
Gold Proof£626
Mintage —
Royal Shield 1p 2012 Gold Proof
Royal Shield 1p by year
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