1 Pound coin from United Kingdom (Great Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland). The coin was circulated in 1996 and will be picked randomly. Various grades from Good to Very fine. A photo is for advertising purposes only. The coin may have scratches, dirt, or damage from oxidation.
Country: United Kingdom
Continents: Europe
Groupings: Western Europe
Denomination: 1 Pound
Value: 1 Pound
Type: Circulating commemorative coins
Year: 1996
Numismatic period: Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971 - date)
Year demonetized: 10-15-2017
Commemorative issue: Northern Ireland
Series:
Number of coins: 1
Number of coins: 1
Composition: Nickel brass
Diameter: 22.5 mm.
Thickness: 3.15 mm.
Weight: 9.5 g.
Shape: Round
Technique: Milled
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Obverse: Third crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around.
Obverse lettering: ELIZABETH II D·G·REG·F·D·1996RDM
Obverse translation: Elizabeth II by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith
Reverse: A Celtic cross charged at the centre with an annulet, therein a Pimpernel flower and overall an ancient Torque, denomination below.
Reverse lettering: ONE POUND
Edge: Milled with incuse lettering
Edge lettering: DECUS ET TUTAMEN
Edge translation: An ornament and a safeguard
ℹ Themes: Flower, Cross
👸 Queens: Elizabeth II (1952 - Now)
👸 Queen: Elizabeth II
