© The Royal Mint, 2007
© The Royal Mint, 2007
1 Pound - Elizabeth II Gateshead Millennium Bridge; Silver Piedfort
2007 year| Silver (.925) | 19 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 | 2007 |
| Value | 1 Pound (1 GBP) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 19 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 15 October 2017 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#280471 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
The Gateshead Millennium Bridge with a border of struts, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE POUND
EE
Engraver: Edwina Ellis
Edge
Milled with a decorative pattern symbolising bridges and pathways
Comment
The fourth and final Edwina Ellis bridge design, representing England, the Millennium Bridge in Gateshead is a pedestrian and cyclist tilt bridge spanning the River Tyne in the north-east of England between Gateshead's Quays arts quarter on the south bank, and the Quayside of Newcastle upon Tyne on the north bank. Opened for public use in 2001, the award-winning structure was conceived and designed by architect Wilkinson Eyre and structural engineer Gifford.Issued in the annual Piedfort set as well as individually, the coin was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and gold proof.
© The Royal Mint, 2007
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design of the Gateshead Millennium Bridge, which is a prominent landmark in the North East of England. The bridge is known for its innovative design and engineering, and it has become a symbol of the region's industrial heritage and modernization. The coin's design captures the bridge's sleek and futuristic look, making it a standout piece in any coin collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 5739 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Gateshead Millennium Bridge; Silver Piedfort) 2007 coin.
