1 Pound - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait) - London


Obverse: © smithymx67
Reverse: © smithymx67
Commemorated Event
Celebrating England
Description
This is one of four coins in the regional capitals set, this coin being London for England.
The coin was included in the 2010 annual coin sets as well as being available individually. It was also released into circulation.
Key Details
Country
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (GBR)
Issuer
The Royal Mint
Currency
Pound Sterling (decimalized)
GBP - £
1971 - to date
Type
Commemorative Circulating
Year
2010
Alignment
Medal ↑↑
Shape
Round
Diameter (⌀)
22.5 mm
Thickness
3.15 mm
Weight
9.5 g
Face Value
1 Pound (1 GBP)
Demonetized
Yes
Composition
Nickel Brass
70% copper, 5.5% nickel, 24.5% zinc
Series
Regional Capitals
Obverse (heads)
Obverse Description
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, with legend around.
Obverse Designer
Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS
Obverse Lettering
ELIZABETH · II · D · G REG · F · D · 2010
IRB
Obverse Unabridged Lettering
Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix
Obverse Lettering Translation
Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith
Reverse (tails)
Reverse Description
A depiction of the official badges of the capital cities of the United Kingdom, with the badge of London being the principal focus, with city name above and denomination to the sides.
Reverse Designer
Stuart Devlin
Reverse Lettering
LONDON
ONE POUND
Edge
Edge Description
Milled with incuse lettering
Edge Lettering
DOMINE DIRIGE NOS
Edge Lettering Translation
Lord direct us
Mints
Royal Mint, Llantrisant
1968 - to date
Mintage
Year
Mintage
Quality
2010
Brilliant Uncirculated
2010
2,635,000
Circulated
2010
Proof