Nations of the Crown 12-Sided One Pound
Country of Origin: United Kingdom (Royal Mint)
Year of Issue: 2016 (Dated), first entered circulation in 2017
Denomination: £1 (One Pound Sterling)
Composition: Bimetallic: Nickel-brass outer ring, Nickel-plated alloy inner circle
Brief Description
A high-security 12-sided bimetallic coin featuring symbols of the four UK nations emerging from a crown.
Historical Significance
Introduced in 2017 to replace the round pound, which was highly vulnerable to counterfeiting. It is considered one of the most secure coins in the world.
Estimated Value
$1.30–$2.00 (Circulated / Face value), $5.00–$10.00 (Brilliant Uncirculated)
Care Instructions
Store in a dry place. Do not clean with chemicals or abrasives as it will destroy the original mint luster.
Mint Mark
None (Produced at the Royal Mint in Llantrisant, Wales)
Mintage & Rarity
Common. Over 500 million were minted with the 2016 date to prepare for the 2017 launch.
Weight & Diameter
8.75g, 23.43mm (point to point)
Edge
Milled (alternating plain and reeded sections on 12 sides)
Apparent Grade
Circulated / Extremely Fine (shows light surface marks but retains sharp details)
Obverse (Front)
Fifth Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark, surrounded by the legend 'ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 2016'. Features a micro-inscription on the lower rim.
Reverse (Back)
Designed by David Pearce, it features the English rose, Welsh leek, Scottish thistle, and Northern Irish shamrock emerging from a single stem within a royal coronet.
What Drives This Coin's Value
Condition is the primary factor. 2016 dated coins are common; however, errors like misaligned centers or 'dual dated' errors are highly sought after.
Similar Coins
Often confused with older round pounds (now demonetized) or fake versions of the 12-sided coin which lack the holographic security feature.
Authenticity & Counterfeit Red Flags
Look for the 'hologram' at the bottom of the reverse that changes from a '£' symbol to a '1' when tilted. Genuine coins have sharp micro-lettering.
Notable Varieties & Errors
Rotation errors (die rotation) and bimetallic 'slug' errors where the center isn't correctly seated.
Created At: 2026-05-04T14:39:26.142128