1 Pound - Elizabeth II, United Kingdom (2024)

Features

Issuer	United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen	Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type	Circulating commemorative coin
Year	2001
Value	1 Pound (1&nbspGBP)
Currency	Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition	Nickel brass
Weight	9.5g
Diameter	22.5mm
Thickness	3.15mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	15 October 2017
Number	N# 1395
References	KM# 1013, Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States. And 5 more volumes. Sp# J16 Emma Howard (editor); 2021. Standard Catalogue of British Coins : Coins of England & the United KingdomPre-Decimal Issues (56^th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. And 2 more volumes.

Commemorative issue

Northern Ireland

Series: Heraldic Emblems series

Obverse

Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ELIZABETH·II·D·G REG·F·D·2001
IRB

Unabridged legend: Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix

Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith

Engraver: Ian Rank-Broadley

Reverse

A Celtic cross charged at the centre with an Annulet therein a Pimpernel flower and overall an ancient Torque, denomination below

Script: Latin

Lettering: ONE POUND

Engraver: Norman Sillman

Edge

Milled with incuse lettering

Script: Latin

Lettering: DECUS ET TUTAMEN

Translation: An ornament and a safeguard

Mint

Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)

Comments

The Norman Sillman heraldic emblem of the 'Celtic Cross' reverse was originally introduced in 1996 with the Maklouf third portrait on the obverse. This second edition was struck for circulation and can also be found in Annual Coin Sets in both Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated quality. The coin was also issued in silver proof, reverse frosted silver proof and silver piedfort.

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Date	Mintage	G	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC	Frequency
2001	63 968 065	$ 1.20	$ 1.40	$ 1.40	$ 1.40	$ 1.40	$ 1.40	$ 5.00	96%
2001	57 741							$ 4.30	1.9%	BU
2001	49 372							$ 6.60	3%	Proof

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