1988 Shield Of Arms One Pound Circulated Coin
1988 UK [One Pound](file:///buy-coins/one-pound/) coins featuring the Shield of Arms design - one of the most distinctive and sought-after round £1 coins from [The Royal Mint](file:///buy-coins/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](file:///blog/raphael-maklouf/)'s portrait of [Queen Elizabeth II](file:///buy-coins/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](file:///buy-coins/circulated/) and will show signs of use and wear