Scarce CirculationYear: 2011£1

Sell 2011 Edinburgh Capital City Round £1

2011 Edinburgh £1: circulation mintage 935,000 – the rarest round pound. Circulated £15–30, BU £30–55, graded MS-65+ £60–120. Specs, fakes, where to sell.

Circulated Market Guide

£15 – £30

Typical UK collector & dealer range for circulated examples

Uncirculated / Graded

BU in Royal Mint card: £30–55; PCGS/NGC MS-65+: £60–120

Mintage

935,000

Weight

9.5g

Composition

Cupronickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni)

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Market Valuation & Pricing Notes

Lowest circulation mintage of any round £1 (1983–2016). Values based on eBay UK sold listings and UK auction results (Noonans, Spink). Silver proof (mintage 7,500) trades £60–110; silver Piedfort (mintage 1,500) £180–280. Demonetised 15 Oct 2017; no longer legal tender.

Physical Authentication Checkpoints

Our specialists verify these exact specifications when appraising your 2011 Edinburgh Capital City Round £1:

Weight: 9.50 g ± 0.05 g (cupronickel circulation strike)
Diameter: 22.5 mm
Edge: Milled with incuse inscription "DECUS ET TUTAMEN" (standard pre-2008 round £1 edge)
Obverse: Ian Rank-Broadley 4th portrait of Elizabeth II, date 2011 in legend
Reverse: Stuart Devlin heraldic shield of Edinburgh (castle on rock) with three smaller shields (London, Cardiff, Belfast) below; legend "EDINBURGH" and "ONE POUND"
Die alignment: Medal alignment (↑↑)

Coin Specifications

Catalogue ID: UK-2011-EDINBURGH-1GBP-CC
Denomination: £1
Issue Year: 2011
Rarity Tier: Scarce Circulation
Mintage: 935,000
Weight: 9.5 grams
Metal Composition: Cupronickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni)

Common Fakes & Variant Confusion

Pre-2017 round £1 counterfeits estimated at 1–3% of circulation; counterfeiters often paired wrong year/reverse combinations. Capital Cities series too low-value for large-scale counterfeiting, but check weight and edge lettering. Silver proof version has distinct edge inscription "NISI DOMINUS FRUSTRA" (Edinburgh motto) – do not confuse with circulation strike.

Best Ways to Sell Your 2011 Edinburgh Capital City Round £1

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eBay UK (sold listings filter)

Deepest market for £5–£100 coins; sets real-time price expectations. Fees ~13% + postage. Requires grade-accurate photos.

Specialist UK dealers (Change Checker, Coincraft, Baldwin's)

Immediate sale, expert authentication, no listing hassle. Retail buy prices typically 20–30% below eBay sold averages.

UK numismatic auctions (Noonans, Spink, DNW)

Best for slabbed MS-65+ and sealed Royal Mint BU cards; realise 20–40% premium over eBay for proven high-grade material. Commission + buyer's premium 20–25%. Longer settlement.

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