Nations of the Crown 12-Sided One Pound

United Kingdom (Royal Mint) · 2016 (Dated), first entered circulation in 2017

A high-security 12-sided bimetallic coin featuring symbols of the four UK nations emerging from a crown.

Country: United Kingdom (Royal Mint)
Year: 2016 (Dated), first entered circulation in 2017
Denomination: £1 (One Pound Sterling)
Metal: Bimetallic: Nickel-brass outer ring, Nickel-plated alloy inner circle

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Overview

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.

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.