United Kingdom · Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
Royaume-Uni Une livre, Chardon écossais, Troisième portrait — Elizabeth II (1989)
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About this coin
Round one-pound issue featuring scottish thistle 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·1989
RDM
Translation
Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.
Reverse
A Scottish thistle emerges through the royal diadem.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Llantrisant | None | Ordinary strike | 70580501 | ||
| 1989 | Llantrisant | None | Brilliant uncirculated | 77569 | ||
| 1989 | Llantrisant | None | Proof | 85704 |
1989Ordinary strike
Mintage 70580501
1989Brilliant uncirculated
Mintage 77569
1989Proof
Mintage 85704