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1 Pound - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Celtic Cross
2001 year| 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 |
| Year | 2001 |
| 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#1395 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
A Celtic cross charged at the centre with an Annulet therein a Pimpernel flower and overall an ancient Torque, denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering: ONE POUND
Engraver: Norman Sillman
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: DECUS ET TUTAMEN
Translation: An ornament and a safeguard
Comment
The Norman Sillman heraldic emblem of the 'Celtic Cross' reverse was originally introduced in 1996 with the Maklouf third portrait on the obverse. This second edition was struck for circulation and can also be found in Annual Coin Sets in both Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated quality. The coin was also issued in silver proof, reverse frosted silver proof and silver piedfort.