Elizabeth II, £1 (Crowned Royal Shield of Arms) 1988 Proof Sterling Silver FDC - in capsule

In 1988, the Royal Mint issued a new Pound coin, the reverse of this coin had a shield shaped like the old Spade Guinea, therefore it became known as the Spade Guinea Pound. They also issued a smaller number for collectors in Proof Sterling Silver and it is this collector’s edition that we offer you here. You have the so-called Maklouf bust of the Queen on the obverse and the Spade Guinea-type shield on the reverse. These coins are now nearly 30 years old and if you know someone having a birthday or wedding anniversary from 1988, these make excellent and unique gifts. Each Proof Sterling Silver 1988 Pound comes in a protective capsule to keep it as nice as the day it was issued.
Availability: In stock
SKU: UPD88S
£19.50

The so-called 'Spade Guinea' Pound

Products specifications
Attribute nameAttribute value
MonarchElizabeth II 1952 - 2022
Decimal DenominationOne Pound
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