United Kingdom 1 Pound - Elizabeth II, 1985 – 1990
Welsh Leek; Silver Proof
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Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Pound sterling
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
1 Pound
Year
1985 – 1990
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 from 1985 to 1990. 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 leek, the emblem of Wales, encircled by the Royal Diadem
- Edge
- Milled with incuse lettering (True am I to my country)
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