UNITED KINGDOM. Elizabeth II, 1952-.
Gold one pound, 2016. Royal Mint. Proof.
This last round £1 coin was meant as a "farewell" to the old format and issued in commemorative sets only; no coins of this type were issued into circulation. A new 12-sided bimetallic £1 coin was introduced into circulation in the United Kingdom on 28th March 2017, and the earlier round coins were demonetised on 15th October 2017
Fifth, crowned bust of Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Royal Diamond Diadem crown; ELIZABETH II · DEI · GRA · REG · FID · DEF · 2016 · Design by Jody Clark. / Imperial Crown within diamond, which sides extend to the edges forming four sections; each depicting one of the mythical heraldic beasts of the United Kingdom: the lion, unicorn, white hart and dragon; ONE above; POUND below. Design by Gregory Cameron. Edge milled and inscribed (incuse lettering); .
Comes with the original box as issued by the Mint and the certificate of authenticity (COA).
Reference: S-J38
Mintage: 581.
Diameter: 22.5 mm.
Thickness: 3.15 mm.
Weight: 19.61 g. (AGW=0.5782 oz.)
Composition: 917.0/1000 Gold.
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