1983 UK £1 Sterling Silver Proof – First Round Pound, Royal Arms

On 21 April 1983 the new one pound coin entered circulation in the United Kingdom. To mark the occasion, the Royal Mint issued it in sterling silver proof, with an issue limit of 50,000. Eric Sewell's reverse shows the Royal Arms; the obverse carries Arnold Machin's portrait of the Queen.

It comes in its red Royal Mint case with the original booklet.

Collector Specifications

• Country: United Kingdom
• Year: 1983
• Denomination: £1
• Composition: Sterling silver (.925)
• Weight: 9.5 g total; 8.79 g pure silver
• Diameter: 22.5 mm
• Finish: Proof
• Edge: Milled, incuse DECUS ET TUTAMEN
• Certificate: Royal Mint booklet with specifications
• Packaging: Coin case (Good condition)
• Condition: Proof pound in capsule in the original red Royal Mint case with the booklet. Individually photographed — you receive the exact item shown.
• Mintage: Issue limit 50,000 (per booklet)
• Designer: Eric Sewell (reverse); Arnold Machin (obverse)

Historical Significance

The round pound replaced the one pound note and circulated until 2017, when the twelve-sided pound took over. The 1983 silver proof and a double-thickness piedfort version were the first collector issues of the new coin.

Why We Love This One

The very first round pound, in sterling proof. A small coin with a big place in British coinage.

Please note: this item is sold as is, including its packaging. The photos show the exact piece you will receive.