2025 Bee £1 is set to be the UK’s rarest pound coin currently in circulation! In fact, as of this moment, the 2025 Bee £1 is even rarer than both the Salmon and Kew Gardens 50ps!
The Royal Mint has confirmed that 30.855 million new £1 coins are entering circulation across the UK. The release includes:
- 23.29 million of the final £1 coins featuring Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
- 7.565 million coins bearing the portrait of His Majesty King Charles III, of which just 170,000 are new 2025-dated Bee £1 coins.
That makes the 2025 Bee £1 currently the rarest circulating UK £1 coin. While it’s possible more could enter circulation in future, right now it holds the title of the scarcest £1 coin you could hope to find in your pocket. For serious collectors, the most reliable way to own one will be by securing it now in Brilliant Uncirculated quality.
Why the 2025 Bee £1 Matters
Only 170,000 of the 2025 Bee £1 coins are confirmed to be entering circulation at this stage – one of the lowest circulating mintages of any UK coin to date.
For context:
- The 2023 Salmon 50p caused a frenzy at just 200,000 coins.
- The Kew Gardens 50p, long regarded as the “holy grail” of UK change, had a mintage of 210,000.
That means the 2025 Bee £1 is currently the rarest UK £1 coin in circulation. But with numbers this low, it’s highly unlikely you’ll come across one by chance.
Guarantee yours now in the 2025 UK Brilliant Uncirculated Coinage Set, before demand outstrips availability.
The Return of Queen Elizabeth II on the £1
In a surprising twist, this release also adds 23.29 million Nations of the Crown £1 coins featuring Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait.
Originally, 7,735,000 of the 2022-dated coins were issued. With the new circulation figure, the total rises to 31,025,000 – more in line with earlier years.
These coins mark an important chapter in modern coinage history, representing Her late Majesty’s rare reappearance on the £1. But while millions will circulate, the 2025 Bee £1 currently offers the ultra-low numbers collectors truly prize.
More 2023 Bee £1 Coins Entering Circulation
Collectors can also expect to see additional 2023-dated King Charles III Bee £1 coins this year.
- A further 7.395 million coins are being released.
- Added to the 10,030,000 already confirmed, that makes a total exceeding 17 million.
These will be easier to find in change, but the 2025 Bee £1 stands apart as the UK’s current rarest £1 coin with its record-breaking scarcity.
Secure the 2025 Bee £1 for Your Collection Today
The 2025 UK Brilliant Uncirculated Coinage Set includes the brand-new Bee £1 alongside the other seven definitive UK coins from the 1p to the £2.
Each is struck to Brilliant Uncirculated quality – a superior finish not possible in circulation.
With demand already growing, this is your opportunity to guarantee the UK’s current rarest £1 coin in circulation for your collection. Don’t leave it to chance – secure yours today.
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