United Kingdom · Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
United Kingdom One Pound, Celtic Cross, Third Portrait — Elizabeth II (1996)
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About this coin
Round one-pound issue featuring celtic cross and a lettered edge.
Obverse
Elizabeth II faces right wearing the George IV State Diadem.
Script: Latin
Lettering
ELIZABETH II D·G·REG·F·D·1996
RDM
Translation
Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.
Reverse
A Celtic cross, pimpernel flower and ancient torque form the central design.
Script: Latin
Lettering
ONE POUND
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
No mintmark.
Identification and varieties
Currency, brilliant-uncirculated and proof strikes are separate entries in the table. The round coin is distinct from the later twelve-sided pound. Only confirmed issue dates are listed.
Measurements
Dimensions are nominal; individual coins may vary.
Years, mintmarks and variants
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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Llantrisant | None | Ordinary strike | 89886000 | ||
| 1996 | Llantrisant | None | Brilliant uncirculated | 86501 | ||
| 1996 | Llantrisant | None | Proof | 67581 |
1996Ordinary strike
Mintage 89886000
1996Brilliant uncirculated
Mintage 86501
1996Proof
Mintage 67581