Every UK coin issued during the 1980s, Elizabeth II. The 1983 New Pence 2p mule rarity, the 1981 Charles & Diana royal-wedding crown, introduction of the bimetallic £2 (1986). Our catalogue holds 67 distinct coin entries spanning standard
circulation issues and Royal Mint commemorative variants. Each row links to the catalogue page with live
realised prices.
In brief. 1980s, Elizabeth II.
67 distinct coins in our catalogue. Sortable table below; click any coin
for live realised price data.
Every UK coin from the 1980s
| Year | Coin | Denomination | Metal | Mintage |
|---|
| 1980 |
½ Sovereign - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait |
½ Sovereign |
gold |
86,700 |
| 1980 |
2 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait |
2 Sovereigns |
gold |
10,000 |
| 1980 |
25 New Pence - Elizabeth II Queen Mother |
25 Pence |
copper |
9,306,000 |
| 1980 |
25 New Pence - Elizabeth II Queen Mother; Silver Proof |
25 Pence |
silver |
83,672 |
| 1980 |
5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait |
5 Sovereigns |
gold |
10,000 |
| 1981 |
25 New Pence - Elizabeth II Royal Wedding |
25 Pence |
copper |
26,773,600 |
| 1981 |
25 New Pence - Elizabeth II Royal Wedding; Silver Proof |
25 Pence |
silver |
218,142 |
| 1982 |
1 Penny - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait |
1 Penny |
copper |
100,497,000 |
| 1982 |
½ Penny - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait |
½ Penny |
copper |
190,957,000 |
| 1982 |
10 Pence - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; set issue |
10 Pence |
copper |
205,000 |
| 1982 |
2 Pence - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; set Issue |
2 Pence |
copper |
205,000 |
| 1982 |
20 Pence - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait |
20 Pence |
copper |
741,020,000 |
| 1982 |
20 Pence - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; Silver Piedfort |
20 Pence |
silver |
10,000 |
| 1982 |
5 Pence - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; set issue |
5 Pence |
copper |
205,000 |
| 1982 |
50 Pence - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait |
50 Pence |
copper |
51,517,000 |
| 1983 |
1 Pound - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; Royal Arms |
1 Pound |
nickel |
444,175,510 |
| 1983 |
1 Pound - Elizabeth II Royal Arms; Silver Piedfort |
1 Pound |
silver |
10,000 |
| 1983 |
1 Pound - Elizabeth II Royal Arms; Silver Proof |
1 Pound |
silver |
50,000 |
| 1983 |
2 Pence - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; Mule - New Pence |
2 Pence |
copper |
, |
| 1984 |
1 Crown - Edward VIII |
1 Crown |
copper |
, |
| 1984 |
1 Crown - Edward VIII Brass |
1 Crown |
base |
, |
| 1984 |
1 Pound - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; Scottish Thistle |
1 Pound |
nickel |
146,443,280 |
| 1984 |
1 Pound - Elizabeth II Scottish Thistle; Silver Piedfort |
1 Pound |
silver |
15,000 |
| 1984 |
1 Pound - Elizabeth II Scottish Thistle; Silver Proof |
1 Pound |
silver |
44,855 |
| 1985 |
1 Penny - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; non-magnetic |
1 Penny |
copper |
200,783,620 |
| 1985 |
1 Pound - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; Welsh Leek |
1 Pound |
nickel |
228,633,925 |
| 1985 |
1 Pound - Elizabeth II Welsh Leek; Silver Piedfort |
1 Pound |
silver |
15,000 |
| 1985 |
1 Pound - Elizabeth II Welsh Leek; Silver Proof |
1 Pound |
silver |
50,000 |
| 1985 |
1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; Proof |
1 Sovereign |
gold |
17,242 |
| 1985 |
½ Sovereign - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; Proof |
½ Sovereign |
gold |
15,800 |
| 1985 |
10 Pence - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; large type set issue |
10 Pence |
copper |
178,375 |
| 1985 |
2 Pence - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; non-magnetic |
2 Pence |
copper |
107,291,375 |
| 1985 |
2 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait |
2 Sovereigns |
gold |
5,849 |
| 1985 |
20 Pence - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait |
20 Pence |
copper |
74,452,074 |
| 1985 |
5 Pence - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; large type |
5 Pence |
copper |
178,375 |
| 1985 |
5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait |
5 Sovereigns |
gold |
718 |
| 1985 |
50 Pence - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; large type |
50 Pence |
copper |
860,475 |
| 1986 |
1 Pound - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; Northern Irish Flax |
1 Pound |
nickel |
10,576,701 |
| 1986 |
1 Pound - Elizabeth II Northern Irish Flax; Silver Piedfort |
1 Pound |
silver |
15,000 |
| 1986 |
1 Pound - Elizabeth II Northern Irish Flax; Silver Proof |
1 Pound |
silver |
37,958 |
| 1986 |
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; XIII Commonwealth Games |
2 Pounds |
nickel |
8,899,599 |
| 1986 |
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II XIII Commonwealth Games; Gold Proof |
2 Pounds |
gold |
15,777 |
| 1986 |
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II XIII Commonwealth Games; Silver |
2 Pounds |
silver |
58,881 |
| 1986 |
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II XIII Commonwealth Games; Silver Proof |
2 Pounds |
silver |
59,779 |
| 1987 |
1 Crown - Edward VIII |
1 Crown |
silver |
, |
| 1987 |
1 Pound - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; English Oak |
1 Pound |
nickel |
39,470,927 |
| 1987 |
1 Pound - Elizabeth II English Oak; Silver Piedfort |
1 Pound |
silver |
15,000 |
| 1987 |
1 Pound - Elizabeth II English Oak; Silver Proof |
1 Pound |
silver |
50,000 |
| 1987 |
10 Pounds - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; 1/10 oz Fine Gold |
10 Pounds |
gold |
, |
| 1987 |
5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; modified effigy |
5 Sovereigns |
gold |
5,694 |
| 1988 |
1 Pound - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; Crowned Royal Shield |
1 Pound |
nickel |
7,282,442 |
| 1988 |
1 Pound - Elizabeth II Crowned Royal Shield; Silver Piedfort |
1 Pound |
silver |
10,000 |
| 1988 |
1 Pound - Elizabeth II Crowned Royal Shield; Silver Proof |
1 Pound |
silver |
50,000 |
| 1989 |
1 Pound - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; Scottish Thistle |
1 Pound |
nickel |
70,658,070 |
| 1989 |
1 Pound - Elizabeth II Scottish Thistle; Silver Piedfort |
1 Pound |
silver |
10,000 |
| 1989 |
1 Pound - Elizabeth II Scottish Thistle; Silver Proof |
1 Pound |
silver |
22,275 |
| 1989 |
1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign Anniversary |
1 Sovereign |
gold |
23,471 |
| 1989 |
½ Sovereign - Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign Anniversary |
½ Sovereign |
gold |
21,824 |
| 1989 |
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; Bill of Rights |
2 Pounds |
nickel |
4,801,087 |
| 1989 |
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; Claim of Right |
2 Pounds |
nickel |
420,573 |
| 1989 |
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Bill of Rights; Silver Piedfort |
2 Pounds |
silver |
10,000 |
| 1989 |
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Bill of Rights; Silver Proof |
2 Pounds |
silver |
25,000 |
| 1989 |
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Claim of Right; Silver Piedfort |
2 Pounds |
silver |
10,000 |
| 1989 |
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Claim of Right; Silver Proof |
2 Pounds |
silver |
24,852 |
| 1989 |
2 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign Anniversary |
2 Sovereigns |
gold |
14,936 |
| 1989 |
5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign Anniversary |
5 Sovereigns |
gold |
5,000 |
| 1989 |
5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign Anniversary; Brilliant Uncirculated |
5 Sovereigns |
gold |
2,937 |
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Frequently asked questions
Which monarchs reigned during the 1980s?
How many distinct UK coins were issued in the 1980s?
Our catalogue holds 67 distinct coin entries with year_start in this decade, including standard circulation issues and Royal Mint commemorative variants (silver proof, silver piedfort, gold proof, etc.).
What was the most-collected coin from this decade?
The 1983 New Pence 2p mule rarity, the 1981 Charles & Diana royal-wedding crown, introduction of the bimetallic £2 (1986). Use the catalogue table below to browse every coin in detail.
Are coins from this decade still legal tender?
Pre-1971 (pre-decimal) coins were demonetised on 31 December 1992 (1p, 6d, 1s, 2s pre-decimal) and various dates in the 1970s and 1980s for other denominations. Post-decimal coinage (1971+) is still legal tender, though some specific issues (the original large 50p and large 10p) were demonetised when smaller-diameter versions replaced them. All decimal-era coins in our catalogue retain at least face value.
How much is a typical coin from this decade worth?
Common-date circulating coins typically trade at face value to a few pounds in average grade. Royal Mint silver and gold proofs from collector packs trade at £30-300+. Specific key-date and rarity coins (1933 penny, 1925 Wreath threepence, 1971 silver proof set, 2009 Kew Gardens 50p) trade at £100-72,000+ depending on the piece. Click any coin in the table to see live realised auction prices for its grades.
Where can I buy coins from this decade?
Are these coins CGT-exempt?
All UK legal-tender coins are exempt from Capital Gains Tax indefinitely, regardless of holding period or capital gain. This includes pre-decimal silver, gold sovereigns, decimal commemoratives, and all Royal Mint legal-tender issues. See our
CGT-exempt coins UK guide.
How do I authenticate older coins?
For coins worth £100+, professional grading at PCGS, NGC or CGS UK is the standard. The grading service authenticates the coin and assigns a verified grade in a tamper-evident slab. For lower-value coins, the five-test framework (weight, diameter, edge inspection, magnet test, surface relief) catches 95%+ of fakes. See our
how to spot fake British coins guide.