1 Pound coin from United Kingdom (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Britain). The coin was circulated in 1996 and will be picked randomly. Various grades from Good to Very fine. A photo is for advertising purposes only. The coin may have scratches, dirt, or damage from oxidation.
Country: United Kingdom
Continents: Europe
Groupings: Western Europe
Denomination: 1 Pound
Value: 1 Pound (1 GBP)
Type: Circulating commemorative coin
Year: 1996
Year: 1996
Numismatic period: Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971 - date)
Year demonetized: 10-15-2017
Number of coins: 1
Number of coins: 1
Composition: Nickel brass
Diameter: 22.5 mm.
Thickness: 3.15 mm.
Weight: 9.5 g.
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Obverse: Third portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, George IV State Diadem
Obverse lettering: ELIZABETH II D·G·REG·F·D·1996 RDM
Obverse translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith (Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix)
Reverse: A Celtic cross charged at the centre with an annulet, therein a Pimpernel flower and overall an ancient Torque.
Reverse lettering: ONE POUND
Edge: Milled with incuse lettering
Edge lettering: DECUS ET TUTAMEN
Edge translation: An ornament and a safeguard
ℹ Themes: Cross
👸 Queens: Elizabeth II (1952 - Now)
