UK Coins of 1985

Quick answer In 1985, the Royal Mint struck 17 distinct British coins across 13 denominations. Coinage from Elizabeth II's reign. The Royal Mint's 1985-dated output covered the standard denominations of the period; rare-date interest in this year focuses on low-mintage variants and proof issues, listed below. The most valuable 1985-dated coin in our database is the ½ Sovereign - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; Proof at £7,155 (highest realised auction price across all grades).
17Coins catalogued
13Denominations issued
5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait Lowest mintage: 718
1Key dates flagged

Average realised price trend, 1985 coins

Monthly average sale price across all 1985-dated UK coins (any grade) on rolling 24-month window. Months with fewer than 3 sales are excluded.

Every 1985-dated UK coin

Grouped by denomination, smallest to largest. Click any coin for the full history and realised prices.

1 Penny 2 coins

1 Penny - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; non-magnetic
copper · Very Rare
1 Penny - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; Maundy decimal
Maundy Money · silver · Very Rare

2 Pence 2 coins

2 Pence - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; non-magnetic
copper · Very Rare
2 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; Maundy decimal
Maundy Money · silver · Very Rare

5 Pence 1 coin

5 Pence - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; large type
copper · Very Rare

10 Pence 1 coin

10 Pence - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; large type set issue
copper · Very Rare

20 Pence 1 coin

20 Pence - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait
copper · Very Rare

50 Pence 1 coin

50 Pence - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; large type
copper · Very Rare

1 Pound 3 coins

1 Pound - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; Welsh Leek
Round Pound Series · nickel · Very Rare
1 Pound - Elizabeth II Welsh Leek; Silver Piedfort
Round Pound Series · silver · Very Rare
1 Pound - Elizabeth II Welsh Leek; Silver Proof
Round Pound Series · silver · Very Rare

1 Sovereign 1 coin

1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; Proof
Sovereign · gold · Very Rare

½ Sovereign 1 coin

½ Sovereign - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; Proof
Half Sovereign · gold · Very Rare

2 Sovereigns 1 coin

2 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait
Sovereign · gold · Very Rare

3 Pence 1 coin

3 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; Maundy decimal
Maundy Money · silver · Very Rare

4 Pence 1 coin

4 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; Maundy decimal
Maundy Money · silver · Very Rare

5 Sovereigns 1 coin

5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait
Sovereign · gold
Mintage 718 · Key date · Legendary

Other years in the 1980s

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Realised sold prices for 1985-dated British coins

½ Sovereign - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; Proof — sold listings 5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait — sold listings 1985 UK coins — all sold 1985 BU sets 1985 silver proofs

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