£1 Coins

Explore our range of Great Britain £1 coins , featuring modern British circulating and commemorative £1 issues struck by The Royal Mint in brilliant uncirculated and proof condition. From the original round pound introduced in 1983 to the modern 12-sided bi-metal £1 coin, British £1 coins have become one of the most collected areas of modern UK coinage.

The £1 coin has played a major role in everyday British currency for decades, while also becoming a popular platform for commemorative and collector releases. Many issues celebrate the nations, symbols, heraldry, and history of the United Kingdom, with designs that are instantly recognisable to collectors and the general public alike.

This category includes:

• Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) £1 coins
• Proof £1 coins and presentation editions
• Round pound coins (1983–2016)
• Modern bi-metal £1 coins
• Royal Mint annual and commemorative sets
• Certified and graded £1 coins
• Single collector and commemorative issues

Collectors are especially drawn to British £1 coins for their:

• Wide variety of reverse designs and themes
• Historic round pound series
• Royal Mint proof and BU collector releases
• Affordable and accessible collecting format
• Growing demand for high-grade certified examples

The original round pound series featured iconic designs representing:

• England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland
• Royal Arms and heraldic emblems
• Bridges, plants, and national symbols
• Historic anniversaries and commemorations

In 2017, The Royal Mint introduced the new 12-sided bi-metal £1 coin, featuring enhanced security features and a modern design combining the floral emblems of the United Kingdom. Since then, collector editions in proof and brilliant uncirculated condition have remained highly popular.

Proof £1 coins are particularly sought after for their polished finish, sharper strike quality, and official Royal Mint presentation packaging, while brilliant uncirculated issues remain popular as affordable additions to modern British coin collections.

The category includes coins featuring monarchs including:

• Queen Elizabeth II
• King Charles III

Alongside some of the most recognisable modern circulating coin designs produced by The Royal Mint.

At The London Coin Company , we offer a carefully selected range of Great Britain £1 coins in proof and brilliant uncirculated condition, including graded examples, commemorative issues, Royal Mint sets, and individual collector coins.

Whether you are looking for:

• Proof £1 commemorative coins
• Brilliant Uncirculated Royal Mint £1 issues
• Round pound collector coins
• Modern 12-sided £1 coins
• Certified graded examples

…you’ll find a curated selection suitable for both new collectors and experienced numismatists.

Great Britain £1 coins combine modern Royal Mint craftsmanship with iconic British circulating coin designs, making them one of the most enjoyable and widely collected areas of modern UK coinage.