1 Pound - Elizabeth II (Royal Shield; Silver Proof) 2012 front 1 Pound - Elizabeth II (Royal Shield; Silver Proof) 2012 back
1 Pound - Elizabeth II (Royal Shield; Silver Proof) 2012 photo

1 Pound - Elizabeth II Royal Shield; Silver Proof

2012 year
Silver (.925) (with selective gold plating) 9.5 g 22.5 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2012
Value
1 Pound (1&nbspGBP)
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.925) (with selective gold plating)
Weight
9.5 g
Diameter
22.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
15 October 2017
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#206741
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Gold-plated Royal Shield of Arms divides denomination.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ONE POUND

Engraver: Matthew Dent

Edge

Milled with incuse lettering

Lettering: DECUS ET TUTAMEN

Translation: An ornament and a safeguard

Comment

Issued as part of 10-coin Diamond Jubilee silver proof collections with an issue limit of 2,012.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique combination of silver and gold plating. The coin is made of silver (.925) and has selective gold plating, which gives it a distinctive and eye-catching appearance. This combination of metals adds to the coin's collectibility and makes it a valuable addition to any coin collection.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2012  1269 - - - - - -

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