1 Pound - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Welsh Dragon
2000 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 | 2000 |
| 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#1396 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
A Welsh dragon passant above denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ONE POUND
Engraver: Norman Sillman
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: PLEIDIOL WYF I'M GWLAD
Translation: True am I to my country
Comment
The Norman Sillman heraldic emblem of the 'Welsh Dragon' reverse was originally introduced in 1995 with the Maklouf third portrait on the obverse.This second edition was issued for circulation and can also be found in the Annual Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated sets. While also being struck in silver proof, reverse frosted proof and piedfort.
