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1 Pound - Elizabeth II Celtic Cross; Silver Proof
2001 year| 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 |
| Year | 2001 |
| Value | 1 Pound (1 GBP) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| 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#30967 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
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
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.The coin was issued individually (overall Issue Limit: 25,000) while the design was also struck in nickel brass and silver proof piedfort. A reverse frosted silver proof was also issued.
Sp#16 Regular Proof: Released individually with an issue limit of 23,000.
Sp#16A Reverse Frosted Proof: Released individually with an issue limit of 2,000.
A third edition with selective gold plating was issued in 2008 to celebrate 25 years of the pound coin.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pound - Elizabeth II (Celtic Cross; Silver Proof) 2001 coin from the United Kingdom is that it features a unique Celtic Cross design, which is a nod to the rich cultural heritage of the British Isles. The Celtic Cross is a symbol of Christianity that originated in Ireland and Scotland, and it is characterized by a cross with a circle around the intersection of the arms and a tall, narrow shape. The use of this design on the coin adds an extra layer of cultural significance to an already beautiful and collectible piece.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1540 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Celtic Cross; Silver Proof) 2001 coin.
