1 Pound - Elizabeth II Royal Arms; Silver Piedfort
2015 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 | 2015 |
| 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#240698 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
A reworking of the Royal Arms with a crowned and quartered shield at its centre. The shield is supported by a crowned English lion on the left and a Scottish unicorn on the right. Below sit the rose, thistle, shamrock & leek.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE
DIEU ET MON DROIT
ONE POUND
Translation:
Shame on he who thinks evil of it
God and my right
Engraver: Timothy Noad
Edge
Reeded with incuse lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: DECUS ET TUTAMEN
Translation: An ornament and a safeguard
Comment
The Timothy Noad reverse is a contemporary re-working of the traditional design for the Royal Arms which was last seen in its previous iteration on the £1 coins minted in 1983, 1993, 1998, 2003, 2008 and 2013 which had the reverse design by Eric Sewell. This design was also struck in nickel-brass, silver proof and gold proof. Issue limit, 2,000.
© The Royal Mint, 2015
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design on its reverse side, showcasing the Royal Arms, which are the arms of the British monarch, and are used to symbolize the power and authority of the Crown. The Royal Arms have a rich history and are a symbol of the United Kingdom's rich cultural heritage.
