UK 2008 Royal Shield Explained

Описание: The UK 2008
Royal Shield Jigsaw Coins

This was a Royal Mint money making machine where you cannot
get all the coins in circulation, Only in BU Sets or Proof sets

Here is a quote from Virginia Ironside. Christoper Ironside's Daughter.
The Royal Mint's Royal Shield design on UK coins was created by Christopher Ironside. His daughter, Virginia Ironside, a journalist and novelist, criticized the Royal Mint's decision to replace her father's designs with new ones, calling the new coins "unworkable". Specifically, the round, nickel-brass £1 coin from 2008 to 2016 featured the full Royal Shield design, which was designed by Christopher Ironside.

Here's a more detailed explanation:
Christopher Ironside's Design:
Christopher Ironside designed the reverses of the UK's decimal coins, including the Royal Shield design used on the £1 coin.
Replacement and Criticism:
The Royal Mint replaced Ironside's designs, which led to criticism from his daughter, Virginia Ironside, who felt the new designs were not as good.
Virginia Ironside's Comments:
She expressed her disappointment, stating that her father's designs were "unworkable" and that she "knew it was going to be difficult to like the new coin-reverse designs".

Dates not in circulation
The Royal Mint's Royal Shield coins with specific dates that were not intended for general circulation are the 50p coins from 2009, 2010, 2011, 2016, 2018, and 2021. These coins were primarily produced for collectors and are not commonly found in everyday change

Making these coins expensive to find and forcing people / collectors to buy over priced sets.

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