2008 Royal Arms One Pound Gold Proof Coin

Collectable Royal Arms 2008 22-carat gold proof One Pound from The Royal Mint - a final celebration of Eric Sewell's classic design.

When the first £1 coins were issued in 1983, they featured this instantly recognisable motif, created by the then Chief Engraver to The Royal Mint. The royal coat of arms design was used on standard Pound coins until 2008 and shines on this premium proof coin which is supplied boxed with its COA.

• In 2008, the Royal Arms design was replaced with a new shield reverse by Matthew Dent
• The old reverse is here paired with Ian Rank-Broadley's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II
• This 916.7 gold UK £1 is part of a limited edition presentation of just 674 issued in 2008