1 Pound - Elizabeth II Scottish Thistle Silver Proof

Name: 1 Pound - Elizabeth II Scottish Thistle; Silver Proof
Brand: Royal Mint

CountryUK Year1989 Denom1 Pound Mintage22,275 MintRoyal Mint MetalSilver (.925) Melt ~£13.19

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Country	🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year	1989
Denomination	1 Pound
Face value	£1
Mintage	22,275
Mint	Royal Mint · Llantrisant
Series	Round Pound Series
Circulation	Circulating
Demonetised	2017
Composition	Silver (.925)
Weight	9.500g
Diameter	22.5mm
Thickness	3.15mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade scale	UK (EF/UNC)

Obverse

Third crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around Script: Latin

Reverse

Scottish thistle encircled by the Royal Diadem above denomination Script: Latin

Silver content

Gross troy oz 0.3054

Purity unknown, melt value is approximate

Melt value (approx) £13.19

Premium over melt £13.50

Also issued as

Scottish Thistle; Silver Piedfort £73 Scottish Thistle £5

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Market Value

£37.86

Volume-weighted average across 10 verified sales in 3 grades.

Grade range £26 – £129

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Last sale 2 months ago View price history →

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	Grade	Latest	Avg (90d)	30d Δ	All-time range	Sales (1yr)	Total sales	Last sale
	PR-65	£26.69 🔒 listed	£22.28	–	£17.00 – £31.89	8	8	01-06-2026
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	PR-69	£42.00 🔒 listed	£42.00	–	£42.00 – £42.00	1	1	02-05-2026
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	PR-70	£129.00 🔒 listed	–	–	£129.00 – £129.00	1	1	09-02-2026
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