1988 Shield Of Arms One Pound Circulated Coin

1988 UK One Pound coins featuring the Shield of Arms design - one of the most distinctive and sought-after round £1 coins from The Royal Mint.

These coins feature a crowned shield of royal arms, a design by Derek Gorringe. It is the only UK £1 coin to use this unusual design, making it notable among collectors. It's paired with Raphael Maklouf's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.

• The edge reads 'DECUS ET TUTAMEN', meaning 'An ornament and a safeguard'
• Only 7,118,825 of these coins were struck by the Mint in 1988, making it one of the scarcer £1s
• These coins were originally issued for circulation and will show signs of use and wear