United Kingdom 1 Pound - Elizabeth II, 2001

Celtic Cross; Silver Proof

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Information

Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Currency Pound sterling
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 1 Pound
Year 2001
Ruler Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
Composition Silver (.925)
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 2001. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 22.5 mm and weighs 9.5 g.

Obverse
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, 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 Comment Frequency
2001  11.7K SP#J16; Proof 81%
2001  1.5K SP#J16A; Reverse Frosted Proof 19%

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