This 2008 14-coin Gold Proof £1 Set celebrates the 25th Anniversary of the £1 coin. The coins are all in capsules, and issued in a presentation box.

Produced by The Royal Mint
Each coin weighs 19.62 grams
0.9167 (22 carat) gold
Total gold weight of 8.09 troy ounces
Issued in a presentation box

History of £1 Coins

The story of the modern pound coin starts in 1983. The new nickel-brass one pound coins were issued as a replacement for the £1 banknotes, which suffered from wear and tear with age. By 1983, the life expectancy of the £1 note was about 6 months, and that of a coin is about 100 years. The last £1 note was issued in 1984, and ceased to be legal tender on 11th March 1988.

Obverse

All of the coins feature the Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse. This is the fifth coinage portrait of Her Majesty to be used on UK coins.

The text reads:

ELIZABETH II · D · G REG · F · D · 2008

Reverse

The reverse designs vary. They include one of each of the following

Royal Arms (designed by Eric Sewell) - appeared on coins in 1983, 1993, 1998, 2003
Scottish Thistle (designed by Leslie Durbin) - appeared on coins in 1984, 1989
Welsh Leek (designed by Leslie Durbin) - appeared on coins in 1985, 1990
Northern Ireland Flax Plant (designed by Leslie Durbin) - appeared on coins in 1986, 1991
English Oak Tree (designed by Leslie Durbin) - appeared on coins in 1987, 1992
Royal Shield (designed by Derek Gorringe) - appeared on coins in 1988
Scottish Lion (designed by Norman Sillman) - appeared on coins in 1994, 1999
Welsh Dragon (designed by Norman Sillman) - appeared on coins in 1995, 2000
Celtic Cross (designed by Norman Sillman) - appeared on coins in 1996, 2001
Three Lions of England (designed by Norman Sillman) - appeared on coins in 1997, 2002
Forth Railway Bridge (designed by Edwina Ellis) appeared on coins in 2004
Menai Bridge (designed by Edwina Ellis) appeared on coins in 2005
Egyptian Arch Railway Bridge (designed by Edwina Ellis) appeared on coins in 2006
Gateshead Millennium Bridge (designed by Edwina Ellis) appeared on coins in 2007

Key Information

Intrinsic Value	£27,151.44
Product ID	12483
Stock Status	In Stock

Product Spec

Metal	Gold
Diameter	16mm
Gold Weight Troy Ounces	8.0889
Fineness/Carat	0.917 / 22
Date	2008
Obverse Designer	Ian Rank-Broadley
Reverse Designer	Assorted
Issuing Monarch	Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Mint/Brand	The Royal Mint
Country	United Kingdom

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2008 Gold £1 Proof Coin Set - 25th Anniversary - 14 Coins