1 Pound - Elizabeth II Royal Arms; Gold Proof obverse
Obverse
1 Pound - Elizabeth II Royal Arms; Gold Proof reverse
Reverse
Elite

Elite: fewer than 10,000 minted.

1 Pound - Elizabeth II Royal Arms Gold Proof (2008–2013)

CountryUK Year2008–2013 Denom1 Pound Mintage1,604 MintRoyal Mint MetalGold (.9167) Melt £1,732.38
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CountryUnited Kingdom
Year2008–2013
Denomination1 Pound
Face value£1
Mintage1,604
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
SeriesRound Pound Series
CirculationNon-circulating
Demonetised2017
CompositionGold (.9167) (917/1000 fine)
Weight19.620g · 0.5783 t oz
Diameter22.5mm
ShapeRound
EdgeMilled with incuse lettering
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Obv. artistIan Rank-Broadley
Rev. artistEric Sewell
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Obverse

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

ELIZABETH·II·D·G REG·F·D·2008 IRB

Reverse

Royal Arms with supporters above denomination.

HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE DIEU ET MON DROIT ONE POUND

Gold content
Fine troy oz 0.5783
Melt value £1,732.38
Premium over melt £-382.38

Gold Proof £1 market value

£1,350.00
Median of 1 verified BU sale.
Last sale 1.4 yrs ago View price history →

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Grade Latest Median 30d Δ All-time range Sales (1yr) Total sales Last sale
BU £1,350.00 🔒 £1,350.00 (1) – £1,350.00 – £1,350.00 0 1 17-06-2025
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About the 2008 1 Pound - Elizabeth II Royal Arms – Gold Proof

The 2008 1 Pound - Elizabeth II Royal Arms – Gold Proof is a collector 1 pound coin issued from 2008 to 2013 in the Round Pound series, struck in 91.67% gold. It weighs 19.62g and measures 22.5mm across. Reverse design: Royal Arms with supporters above denomination.

A mintage of 1,604 is recorded for one date of this type; figures for each year are not held. It is no longer legal tender (withdrawn 2017), so its value is to collectors only.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 Royal Arms – Gold Proof worth?

The 2008 1 Pound - Elizabeth II Royal Arms – Gold Proof has a price in one grade on MyCoinage so far: £1,350 in BU, the median of its verified sales. Its gold content is worth about £1,732 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.

How do I identify the 2008 1 Pound - Elizabeth II Royal Arms – Gold Proof?

Check the weight 19.62g and diameter 22.5mm and the metal (91.67% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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