United Kingdom 1 Pound - Elizabeth II, 1997

3rd portrait; English Lions

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Information

Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Currency Pound sterling
Coin type Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination 1 Pound
Year 1997
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 1997. 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
Three lions passant guardant above denomination
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering (An ornament and a safeguard)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage g vg f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1997  57.1M € 1,40 € 1,40 € 1,40 € 1,40 € 1,40 € 1,40 € 4,40 95%
1997  166.6K — — — — — — € 7,70 BU 3%
1997  80.7K — — — — — — € 6,00 Proof 3%

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