1 Pound - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; English Oak
| Nickel brass | 9.5 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 1987-1992 |
| Value | 1 Pound (1 GBP) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 9.5 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Thickness | 3.15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 15 October 2017 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#1392 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
An oak tree enfiling a representation of the Royal Diadem above denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ONE POUND
Engraver: Leslie Durbin
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: DECUS ET TUTAMEN
Translation: An ornament and a safeguard
Comment
In 1987 the Royal Mint released the fourth and final one pound coin in the 'Royal Diadem' series, it was issued for circulation, as part of the Annual Coin Sets in both Brilliant Uncirculated (172,425 sales) & Proof versions as well as in an individual BU pack (no sales data). This design was also struck in silver proof and silver piedfort.