United Kingdom 1 Pound - Elizabeth II, 1996
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
1996
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
9.5
Diameter (mm)
22.5
Demonetized
15 October 2017
Description
1 Pound from United Kingdom. Issued in 1996. Struck in Silver (.925). 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 | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 25K | € 13,00 | Proof |
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