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In 2008, the modern £1 coin celebrated the 25th anniversary of the release of the £1. This special £1 silver proof collection marks this event.
The collection comprises 14 silver proof coins, each one featuring a different design, which is coated in 24 carat gold, used on the £1 coin over the last quarter of a century.
Please note these coins contain some toning, which is a natural process.
Although all five of the designs from 2004 onward have been issued as silver proofs already, the coins in this new collection are all dated 2008, whereas the original versions bore their original date of issue.
We buy and sell all coins including gold proof pound coins.
The obverse of each coin bears the Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of the Queen, the 2008 year date and the inscription:
ELIZABETH.II.D.G REG.F.D
Representing the United Kingdom, the first modern £1 coin appropriately depicted Britain's pre-eminent heraldic symbol, the Royal Arms, Eric Sewell, former Chief Engraver at the Royal Mint, was "greatly honoured, highly delighted and totally surprised" to have won the competition for the reverse design in 1983.
In 1988 a further £1 coin representing the United Kingdom was struck, Derek Gorringe's design featured a fine depiction of the Royal Arms within a shield divided into four parts.
The first series, designed by the distinguished silversmith Leslie Durbin, depicted stylised floral emblems relating to the four home nations of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
The reverse designs for the second series of four £1 coins were modelled by the acclaimed sculptor and experienced numismatic artist Norman Sillman. The theme was mainly heraldic.
The Bridge series of reverse designs was conceived by wood engraver Edwina Ellis. She was invited to take part in a limited competition and, abandoning the more traditional heraldic approach, she chose designs representing Britain's Industrial Heritage.
Description | Diameter (mm) | Weight (grams) | Alloy | Actual Silver Weight (troy ounces) | Issue Limit |
Individual Coins | 22.50 | 9.50 | 0.925 | 0.2825 | |
Total 14 Coin Set | 133.004 | 0.925 | 3.955 | 3000 |
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Bullion coins are provided as is and on occasion may have some minor scratches or edge knocks. These are not regarded as faulty or damaged goods as their precious metal content and value as a bullion coin is not affected. Any coin sold for a value less than a 180% intrinsic is considered a bullion coin.
Gold investment products are VAT free. Silver investment products are inclusive of VAT at the current rate unless otherwise stated.
All investment products are based on the live precious metal price. Prices will be fixed once the item has been added to the basket and recalculates just before checking out.
If your product is not a graded coin and is considered a bullion item it should be noted that these are bought and sold on low premiums over their precious metal content and not solely for aesthetic purposes, therefore some products may have edge knocks and/or marks. These edge knocks and marks do not alter the specifications of the coins.
Please note that all investment products are exempt from the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 and therefore customers do not have the right to cancel their order once the order has been accepted. If customers no longer wish to go ahead with their investment purchase, there is an option to sell the products back to Chard (1964) Ltd instead. View our current buy back prices.
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We buy all types of silver coin, including the famous Silver Maple.
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We buy all types of silver bars of all sizes with no price limit.
We buy all types of silver bars of all sizes with no price limit.
Chard (1964) Ltd
32-36 Harrowside
Blackpool
Lancashire
FY4 1RJ
SatNav Postcode: FY4 1LY
Tel: 01253 343081
Company No: 1378220
VAT No: GB 157 0712 74
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