© The Royal Mint, 2016
© The Royal Mint, 2016
1 Pound - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Royal Shield, Silver Proof
| Silver (.925) | 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 |
| Years | 2015-2016 |
| Value | 1 Pound (1 GBP) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 9.5 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 15 October 2017 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#238584 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Royal Shield of Arms divides denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ONE POUND
Engraver: Matthew Dent
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: DECUS ET TUTAMEN
Translation: An ornament and a safeguard
Comment
Issued as part of the portrait changeover in 2015 as part of the first edition silver coin sets, the 2016 coin was issued in the Annual Silver Coin Set, the design was also issued in nickel-brass and gold proof.2015 Issue limit: 7,500
2016 Issu Limit: 9,000
© The Royal Mint, 2016
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique reverse design, the Royal Shield, which is a symbol of the British monarchy and represents the unity of the four constituent countries of the United Kingdom: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1876 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2016 | 383 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Royal Shield, Silver Proof) 2015-2016 coin.
