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1 Pound - Elizabeth II Menai Bridge; Silver Proof
2005 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 | 2005 |
| 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#168227 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
A representation of the Menai Bridge inside a border of railings and stanchions.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ONE POUND
Engraver: Edwina Ellis
Edge
Milled with a decorative pattern symbolising bridges and pathways
Comment
The second of four Edwina Ellis bridge designs, representing Wales, the Menai Suspension Bridge (Welsh: Pont Grog y Borth) is a suspension bridge that carries road traffic between the island of Anglesey and the mainland of Wales. The bridge was opened on 30 January 1826 and on 28 February 2005 the bridge was promoted to UNESCO as a candidate World Heritage Site.The coin was issued individually and later in the 4-coin set, while also being struck in brass-nickel, silver piedfort and gold proof. Issue Limit: 15,000
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 Menai Bridge; Silver Proof) 2005 coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the Menai Suspension Bridge, a famous bridge that connects the island of Anglesey to the mainland of Wales. The bridge was designed by Thomas Telford and completed in 1826, and it remains an important landmark in the region to this day. The coin's design captures the bridge's elegance and historical significance, making it a popular collector's item for anyone interested in British history and architecture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 8371 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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