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1 Pound - Elizabeth II
1981 year| Nickel brass | 9.5 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Guernsey |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1981 |
| Value | 1 Pound (1 GGP) |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 9.5 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 15 October 2017 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#15761 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 24% |
Reverse
Guernsey lily
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE POUND
1981
Engraver: Robert Elderton
Edge
Inscripted
Lettering: BAILIWICK OF GUERNSEY
Interesting fact
The 1981 Guernsey 1 Pound coin featuring Queen Elizabeth II was the first coin to be issued by the States of Guernsey, the legislative body of the island. It was introduced as a replacement for the previous coinage, which was denominated in pounds, shillings, and pence. The new coin was designed to be more practical and easier to use, and it has since become a popular collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 5500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Pound - Elizabeth II 1981 coin.
