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1 Pound - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait
1984 year| Nickel brass | 9.50 g | 22.50 mm |
| Issuer | Saint Helena and Ascension (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1984 |
| Value | 1 Pound |
| Currency | Pound (1976-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 9.50 g |
| Diameter | 22.50 mm |
| Thickness | 3.20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#15129 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 20% |
Reverse
Sooty terns ('Wideawake' birds) flying to left
Script: Latin
Lettering: ONE POUND
Engraver: Michael Hibbit
Edge
Milled with lettering
Lettering: COLONY OF ST. HELENA
Comment
The reverse shows two Wideawake (Sooty Tern) so called because of the sound of its call. The airfield on Ascension, which was important in the Falklands War, was named after this bird.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design on the reverse side, showcasing a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, along with the inscription "ELIZABETH II" and the year of minting, "1984." The coin's obverse side features a depiction of the St. Helena's historic Jamestown Church, which was built in 1774 and is one of the island's most recognizable landmarks. The coin's design was created by engraver and sculptor, Raphael Maklouf, who is known for his work on various coins and medals, including the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II that has been used on British coins since 1983.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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