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1 Pound - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Flax and Shamrock
2014 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 | 2014 |
| 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#53080 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Floral emblems of Northern Ireland, A flax and shamrock, denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering: ONE POUND
Engraver: Timothy Noad
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: DECUS ET TUTAMEN
Translation: An ornament and a safeguard
Comment
The third of four Timothy Noad floral emblems, the others being the Oak and Rose for England, Leek and Daffodil for Wales and the Thistle and Bluebell for Scotland.Released as part of the 2014 annual Brilliant Uncirculated (13,865 sales) and Proof sets as well as individually in a BU Twin Pack with the floral emblem of Scotland (3,832 sales), the design was also struck in silver proof, silver piedfort and gold proof. Proof issue limit: 42,000.
© The Royal Mint, 2014
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that combines the symbols of flax and shamrock, which are both important plants in the history and culture of the United Kingdom. The flax represents the country's rich history in linen production, while the shamrock symbolizes the country's strong connection to Ireland and the Irish people. This design was created by the artist, David Rowlands, and it is a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 14124 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (4th portrait; Flax and Shamrock) 2014 coin.
