© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
1 Pound - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; Northern Irish Flax
| 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 | 1986-1991 |
| 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#1387 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
A flax plant representing Northern Ireland, encircled by the Royal Diadem
Script: Latin
Lettering: ONE POUND
Engraver: Leslie Durbin
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: DECUS ET TUTAMEN
Translation: An ornament and a safeguard
Comment
In 1986 the Royal Mint released the third one pound coin in the 'Royal Diadem' series, it was issued for circulation as well as part of the Annual Coin Sets in both Brilliant Uncirculated & Proof versions, while also being released in an individual BU pack (no sales data). The 1986 coin was also struck in silver proof and silver piedfort.