1 Penny - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait; Royal Shield Gold Proof obverse
Obverse
1 Penny - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait; Royal Shield Gold Proof reverse
Reverse
Exceptional

Exceptional: fewer than 1,000 minted.

1 Penny - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait Royal Shield Gold Proof (2008–2015)

CountryUK Year2008–2015 Denom1 Penny Mintage886 MintRoyal Mint MetalGold (.9167) Melt £618.44
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CountryUnited Kingdom
Year2008–2015
Denomination1 Penny
Face value1p
Mintage886
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
SeriesRoyal Shield Series
CirculationNon-circulating
CompositionGold (.9167) (917/1000 fine)
Weight6.980g · 0.2057 t oz
Diameter20.3mm
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Obverse

Fourth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around.

Reverse

Left section of Royal Shield, denomination to left segment.

Gold content
Fine troy oz 0.2057
Melt value £618.44

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About the 2008 1 Penny - Elizabeth II – Royal Shield Gold Proof

The 2008 1 Penny - Elizabeth II – Royal Shield Gold Proof is a collector 1 penny coin issued from 2008 to 2015 in the Royal Shield series, struck in 91.67% gold. It weighs 6.98g and measures 20.3mm across. Reverse design: Left section of Royal Shield, denomination to left segment.

A mintage of 886 is recorded for one date of this type; figures for each year are not held.

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How much is the 2008 1 Penny - Elizabeth II – Royal Shield Gold Proof worth?

No verified sale of the 2008 1 Penny - Elizabeth II – Royal Shield Gold Proof has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £618 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.

How do I identify the 2008 1 Penny - Elizabeth II – Royal Shield Gold Proof?

Check the weight 6.98g and diameter 20.3mm and the metal (91.67% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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