United Kingdom 1 Pound - Elizabeth II, 1989

3rd portrait; Scottish Thistle

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Information

Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Currency Pound sterling
Coin type Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination 1 Pound
Year 1989
Ruler Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
Composition Nickel brass
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 9.5
Diameter (mm) 22.5
Thickness (mm) 3.15
Demonetized 15 October 2017

Description

1 Pound from United Kingdom. Issued in 1989. Struck in Nickel brass. Measures 22.5 mm and weighs 9.5 g.

Obverse
Third crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around (Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith)
Reverse
Scottish thistle encircled by the Royal Diadem above denomination
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering (No one provokes me with impunity)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage g vg f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1989  70.6M € 1,30 € 1,30 € 1,30 € 1,40 € 1,60 € 1,60 € 2,20 97%
1989  77.6K — — — — — — € 8,80 BU 1.3%
1989  85.7K — — — — — — € 5,00 Proof 3%

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