Exceptional: fewer than 1,000 minted.
1 Pound - Elizabeth II Welsh Leek Gold Proof (2008)
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 2008 |
| Denomination | 1 Pound |
| Face value | £1 |
| Mintage | 150 |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Series | Round Pound Series |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Demonetised | 2017 |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) (917/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 19.620g · 0.5783 t oz |
| Diameter | 22.5mm |
| 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.
A leek, the emblem of Wales, encircled by the Royal Diadem, denomination below
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The 2008 1 Pound - Elizabeth II Welsh Leek – Gold Proof is a collector 1 pound coin in the Round Pound series, struck in 91.67% gold. It weighs 19.62g and measures 22.5mm across. Reverse design: A leek, the emblem of Wales, encircled by the Royal Diadem, denomination below.
150 were struck. It is no longer legal tender (withdrawn 2017), so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 2008 1 Pound - Elizabeth II Welsh Leek – Gold Proof worth?
No verified sale of the 2008 1 Pound - Elizabeth II Welsh Leek – Gold Proof has been logged on MyCoinage yet. 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 Welsh Leek – 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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