Elite: fewer than 10,000 minted. Rarely sells: 2 verified sales in the last 12 months.
1 Pound - Elizabeth II 4th portrait 1/2 oz Fine Silver (1998–2012)
Circulating version: 1998 1 Pound - Elizabeth II – Royal Arms
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1998–2012 |
| Denomination | 1 Pound |
| Face value | £1 |
| Mintage | 3,044 |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Series | Round Pound Series |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Silver (.958) (958/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 16.220g · 0.4996 t oz |
| Diameter | 27.0mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
Fourth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around.
Standing figure of Britannia holding trident, shield and olive branch, legend around,
1/2 oz Fine Silver £1 market value
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Realised auction prices · ⭐ Pro Expand rows for individual sale records| Grade | Latest | Median | 30d Δ | All-time range | Sales (1yr) | Total sales | Last sale | |
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| VF | £109.90 🔒 eBay | £109.90 (1) | – | £109.90 – £109.90 | 1 | 1 | 09-10-2026 | |
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| PR-65 | £56.04 🔒 eBay | £56.04 (1) | – | £56.04 – £56.04 | 1 | 1 | 10-06-2026 | |
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About the 1998 1 Pound - Elizabeth II – 1/2 oz Fine Silver
The 1998 1 Pound - Elizabeth II – 1/2 oz Fine Silver is a collector 1 pound coin issued from 1998 to 2012 in the Round Pound series, struck in 95.8% silver. It weighs 16.22g and measures 27mm across. Reverse design: Standing figure of Britannia holding trident, shield and olive branch, legend around,.
A mintage of 3,044 is recorded for one date of this type; figures for each year are not held.
Common questions
How much is the 1998 1 Pound - Elizabeth II – 1/2 oz Fine Silver worth?
Verified sold prices for the 1998 1 Pound - Elizabeth II – 1/2 oz Fine Silver run from £56.04 to £110 across 2 grades, taking the median for each grade. Condition makes the difference, so check the grade table above before pricing one. Its silver content is worth about £19.94 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 1998 1 Pound - Elizabeth II – 1/2 oz Fine Silver different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 1998 1 Pound - Elizabeth II – Royal Arms, not the coin found in change. At 16.22g of 95.8% silver it is heavier than the 9.5g nickel circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 1998 1 Pound - Elizabeth II – 1/2 oz Fine Silver?
Check the weight 16.22g and diameter 27mm and the metal (95.8% silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.