© The Royal Mint, 2016
© The Royal Mint, 2016
1 Pound - Elizabeth II Last Round Pound; Silver Proof
2016 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 | 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#87321 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
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
Lettering: DECUS ET TUTAMEN
Translation: An ornament and a safeguard
Comment
A commemorative edition of the last round £1 coin before it's 12-sided replacement was released in 2017. The designer, Gregory Cameron, is a Bishop of the Anglican Church of Wales. A limited-edition presentation of the coin alone was issued with a 7,500 limit.Issued as part of the Annual Silver Coin Sets for 2016 as well as individually (7,491 sales), the design was also issued in copper-nickel, silver piedfort and gold proof. Issue limit: 11,000
© The Royal Mint, 2016
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Last Round Pound coin is that it was the final design of the round pound coin before the transition to the new 12-sided coin in 2017.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 8532 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Last Round Pound; Silver Proof) 2016 coin.
