1 Pound - Elizabeth II Celtic Cross; Silver Proof obverse
Obverse
1 Pound - Elizabeth II Celtic Cross; Silver Proof reverse
Reverse
Elite

Elite: fewer than 10,000 minted.

1 Pound - Elizabeth II Celtic Cross Silver Proof (2008)

CountryUK Year2008 Denom1 Pound Mintage4,860 MintRoyal Mint MetalSilver (.925) (with selective gold plating) Melt £11.32
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CountryUnited Kingdom
Year2008
Denomination1 Pound
Face value£1
Mintage4,860
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
SeriesRound Pound Series
CirculationNon-circulating
Demonetised2017
CompositionSilver (.925) (with selective gold plating) (925/1000 fine)
Weight9.500g · 0.2825 t oz
Diameter22.5mm
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

A Celtic cross charged at the centre with an Annulet therein a Pimpernel flower and overall an ancient Torque, denomination below.

Silver content
Fine troy oz 0.2825
Melt value £11.32
Premium over melt £7.60

Silver Proof £1 market value

£18.92
Median of 1 verified VF sale.
Last sale 4.7 yrs ago View price history →

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Grade Latest Median 30d Δ All-time range Sales (1yr) Total sales Last sale
VF £18.92 🔒 £18.92 (1) – £12.90 – £18.92 0 2 11-02-2022
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About the 2008 1 Pound - Elizabeth II Celtic Cross – Silver Proof

The 2008 1 Pound - Elizabeth II Celtic Cross – Silver Proof is a collector 1 pound coin in the Round Pound series, struck in 92.5% silver. It weighs 9.5g and measures 22.5mm across. Reverse design: A Celtic cross charged at the centre with an Annulet therein a Pimpernel flower and overall an ancient Torque, denomination below.

4,860 were struck. It is no longer legal tender (withdrawn 2017), so its value is to collectors only.

Common questions

How much is the 2008 1 Pound - Elizabeth II Celtic Cross – Silver Proof worth?

The 2008 1 Pound - Elizabeth II Celtic Cross – Silver Proof has a price in one grade on MyCoinage so far: £18.92 in VF, the median of its verified sales. Its silver content is worth about £11.32 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.

How do I identify the 2008 1 Pound - Elizabeth II Celtic Cross – Silver Proof?

Check the weight 9.5g and diameter 22.5mm and the metal (92.5% silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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