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    Royal Shield 1p 2008 Platinum Proof

    Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Royal Shield, Platinum Proof
    2008United KingdomProof

    184 were minted, the 5th lowest of any proof 1p.

    Denomination
    1p
    Melt Value
    £319.05
    Platinum priceNo catalogue price recordedHow we value coins
    Condition
    Proof
    Mintage
    184

    Physical Properties

    Composition:Platinum (.9995)
    Weight:8.6g
    Shape:Round
    Diameter:20.3mm
    Currency:Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
    Mint:Royal Mint
    Fine platinum:8.60 g (999.5‰)
    Melt value:£319 at £37.12/g, 7 Nov 2026

    Features & Details

    RoundPlatinum (.9995)
    Value source:Melt value only (no catalogue price recorded)

    Is the Royal Shield 2008 1p rare?

    5th/ 40

    ← RarerMore common →

    Its proof mintage of 184 is the 5th lowest of 40 proof 1p coins in the catalogue.

    Versions of the 2008 Royal Shield 1p

    • Royal Shield 1p 2008
      Circulation

      £0.10

      Mintage 507,952,000

      Royal Shield 1p 2008

    • Royal Shield 1p 2008 BU
      BU

      £1.04

      Mintage 100,000

      Royal Shield 1p 2008 BU

    • Royal Shield 1p 2008 Proof
      Proof

      £1.04

      Mintage 20,000

      Royal Shield 1p 2008 Proof

    • Royal Shield 1p 2008 Gold Proof
      Gold Proof

      £626

      Mintage 886

      Royal Shield 1p 2008 Gold Proof

    • Royal Shield 1p 2008 Platinum Proof
      Platinum Proof

      £319

      Mintage 184

      Royal Shield 1p 2008 Platinum Proof (this page)

    Royal Shield 1p by year

    Royal Shield 2009 1p →
    • Royal Shield 2010 1p
    • Royal Shield 2011 1p
    • Royal Shield 2012 1p
    • Royal Shield 2013 1p
    • Royal Shield 2014 1p
    • Royal Shield 2015 1p
    • Royal Shield 2016 1p
    • Royal Shield 2017 1p
    • Royal Shield 2018 1p
    • Royal Shield 2019 1p

    Other 2008 1p coins

    • 2008 1p Elizabeth II Proof (magnetic)

      2008 1p Elizabeth II Proof (magnetic)

      Mintage 36,333

    • 2008 1p Elizabeth II BU (magnetic)

      2008 1p Elizabeth II BU (magnetic)

      Mintage 79,100

    • 2008 1p Elizabeth II (magnetic)

      2008 1p Elizabeth II (magnetic)

      Mintage 180,600,000

    About the Royal Shield 1p 2008 Platinum Proof

    This coin features the elegant fourth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, created by Ian Rank-Broadley, which is highly regarded for its modern interpretation of the monarch, set against the backdrop of the Royal Shield—a symbol of the United Kingdom's heritage and unity. As a circulating denomination, this coin's place in the broader context of British currency adds to its historical relevance, making it a coveted piece for both collectors and historians alike.

    ⓘHow this was written

    Written with AI from catalogue data. Sentences that contradict this coin's year, denomination, finish, mintage or value are removed automatically; the rest has not been checked by a person. How we value coins

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