1 Pound - Elizabeth II Forth Bridge; Silver Proof
2004 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 | 2004 |
| 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#62630 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
A representation of the Forth Railway Bridge inside a border of railway tracks.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ONE POUND
Engraver: Edwina Ellis
Edge
Milled with a decorative pattern symbolising bridges and pathways
Comment
The first of four Edwina Ellis bridge designs, the Forth Railway Bridge is a cantilever railway bridge over the Firth of Forth in the east of Scotland, 9 miles (14 km) west of Edinburgh city centre. It is considered an iconic structure and a symbol of Scotland (having been voted Scotland's greatest man-made wonder in 2016) and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.The coin was issued individually and later as part of 4-coin bridge set, the coin was also struck in brass-nickel, silver piedfort and gold proof. Issue Limit: 25,000
A second silver edition with selective gold plating was issued in 2008 to celebrate 25 years of the pound coin.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that the Forth Bridge, which is featured on the reverse side of the coin, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's a cantilever bridge that spans the Firth of Forth in Scotland, and it was opened in 1890. The bridge is considered an iconic symbol of Scottish engineering and architecture, and it's been featured on various coins and stamps throughout the years.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 11470 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Forth Bridge; Silver Proof) 2004 coin.
