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Royal Shield 1p 2016 BU
Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Royal Shield
2016United KingdomBU
Worth about £1.30 in BU condition. 30,205 were minted, the 5th lowest of any BU 1p.
Denomination
1p
Condition
BU
Mintage
30,205
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 2016 1p rare?
5th/ 41
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Its BU mintage of 30,205 is the 5th lowest of 41 BU 1p coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 2016 Royal Shield 1p
Circulation£0.08
Mintage 368,482,000
Royal Shield 1p 2016
BU£1.30
Mintage 30,205
Royal Shield 1p 2016 BU (this page)
Proof£1.30
Mintage 10,328
Royal Shield 1p 2016 Proof
Silver Proof£4.12
Mintage 383
Royal Shield 1p 2016 Silver Proof
Silver BU£4.12
Mintage 3,854
Royal Shield 1p 2016 Silver BU
Royal Shield 1p by year
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