1988 One Pound Coin - Shield of the Royal ArmsThe reverse, designed by Derek Gorringe, shows the Shield of the Royal Arms representing the United Kingdom.
On the Obverse is the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Raphael Maklouf.
The Edge Inscription is DECUS ET TUTAMEN which means 'An ornament and a safeguard'.
Just over 7 million were minted which is a low number.
Reverse Image credit: The Royal Mint
Mintage: 7,118,825 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1988. See Coins and Events of 1988
Monarch/Ruler: Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Category: One Pound. See more £1 coins
and see which £1 coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 1988 PROOF £1 Shield of Royal Arms One Pound Coin Brilliant Uncirculated £ 6.95 |
 | 1988 BUNC £1 Shield of Royal Arms One Pound Coin Brilliant Uncirculated £ 6.85 |
 | Royal Mint 1988 the Royal Shield of Arms Silver Proof One Pound Coin £ 26.70 |
 | £1 One Pound Coin Royal Shield 1983 - 2016 Circulated and Brilliant Uncirculated £ 5.95 |
 | 1988 Shield Of Royal Arms £1 One Pound Coin £ 5.45 |
 | 1988 £1 Shield of Royal Arms One Pound Coin Brilliant Uncirculated £ 6.76 |
 | 1988 £1 - SHIELD OF ROYAL ARMS- BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED - BU ONE POUND COIN PACK £ 9.99 |
 | ROYAL MINT ONE POUND COIN ROYAL ARMS 1988 IN ORIGINAL ROYAL MINT PACK £ 12.50 |
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