United Kingdom · Elizabeth II (1952–2022)

Royaume-Uni Une Livre, Pont de l’Arche égyptien, Argent miroir — Elizabeth II (2006)

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About this coin

Collector pound featuring the Egyptian Arch Bridge, struck as a silver proof with Elizabeth II's fourth portrait.

Obverse

Elizabeth II faces right wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara.

Script: Latin

Lettering

ELIZABETH·II·D·G REG·F·D·2006
IRB

Translation

Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.

Reverse

The Egyptian Arch railway bridge at Newry appears within a border inspired by railway canopy decoration.

Script: Latin

Lettering

ONE POUND

Mints and mintmarks

Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.

Engraver and mintmaster marks

No mintmark.

Identification and varieties

Regional bridge series. Different metals, heavier piedfort strikes and selectively gilded silver are separate types. The 2008 editions belong to the pound coin anniversary programme.

Measurements

Dimensions are nominal; individual coins may vary.

Years, mintmarks and variants

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YearMintMintmarkVariantMintageNotesFind this issue
2006LlantrisantNoneProof14765
2006LlantrisantProof

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