United Kingdom 1 Pound - Elizabeth II, 1996

3rd portrait; Celtic Cross

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Information

Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Currency Pound sterling
Coin type Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination 1 Pound
Year 1996
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 1996. 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
A Celtic cross charged at the centre with an annulet, therein a Pimpernel flower and overall an ancient Torque, denomination below.
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering (An ornament and a safeguard)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage g vg f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1996  89.9M € 1,20 € 1,20 € 1,40 € 1,40 € 1,40 € 1,40 € 2,40 97%
1996  86.5K — — — — — — € 7,30 BU 2%
1996  67.6K — — — — — — € 6,40 Proof 3%

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