1 Pound - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait) - Thistle and Bluebell
Obverse: © smithymx67
Reverse: © smithymx67
Commemorated Event
Celebrating Scotland
Description
One of a four coin set featuring the floral emblems of the nations in the United Kingdom.
This coin was released into circulation and was also included in the 2014 annual coin sets, it could also be purchased individually.
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
2014
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
Floral Emblems
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 · 2014
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 floral emblem of Scotland, a thistle and bluebell, with denomination below.
Reverse Designer
Timothy Noad
Reverse Lettering
ONE POUND
Edge
Edge Description
Milled with incuse lettering
Edge Lettering
NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT
Edge Lettering Translation
No one provokes me with impunity
Mints
Royal Mint, Llantrisant
1968 - to date
Mintage
Year
Mintage
Quality
2014
Brilliant Uncirculated
2014
5,185,000
Circulated
2014
Proof
