© The Royal Mint, 2016
© The Royal Mint, 2016
1 Pound - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Last Round Pound
2016 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 | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | 1 Pound (1 GBP) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 9.5 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 15 October 2017 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#79032 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 19% |
Reverse
A crown at the centre of four quarters containing a Lion, Dragon, Stag & Unicorn representing the four heraldic beasts of the constituent countries of the United Kingdom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE
GKC
POUND
Engraver: Gregory Cameron
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: DECUS ET TUTAMEN
Translation: An ornament and a safeguard
Comment
A commemorative edition of the last round £1 coin issued before it's 12-sided replacement was released in 2017. Not struck for circulation but released as part of the 2016 annual Brilliant Uncirculated (22,786 sales) and Proof sets as well as available in an individual BU pack (96,089 sales), the design was also struck in silver proof, silver piedfort and gold proof.© The Royal Mint, 2016
The coin was issued alongside a plaster cast of the new 12-side pound coin as well as every circulating design of the round pound. (128 sales)
© The Royal Mint, 2016
The coin was the first coin in the Strike Your Own range at The Royal Mint Experience in Llantrisant, Wales and was available to be struck between 18/05/2016 and 31/12/2016. (40,848 sales)
Issued in a 2 coin set with the 2017 12-sided £1 coin with crosslet mint mark with 9,850 packs sold:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique reverse design, created by sculptor and coin designer, Jody Clark, which showcases a crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves, symbolizing strength and longevity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 13489 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (5th portrait; Last Round Pound) 2016 coin.
