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Specifications |
| Issued |
1983, 1993, 1998, 2003,
2008 |
| Diameter |
22.5mm |
| Weight |
9.5g |
| Composition |
Nickel-Brass 70% copper,
5.5% nickel, 24.5% zinc |
| Obverse |
83-84 Arnold Machin, 85-
97 Raphael Maklouf, 98 to date Ian Rank-Broadley |
| Reverse |
Eric Sewell |
| Edge |
Milled |
| Inscription |
An ornament and a
safeguard' |
| Mintage |
1983: 443,053,510,
1993: 114,744,500,
1998: BU Pack only,
2003: 61,596,500,
2008: 3,910,000
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|
UNC pack |
C |
 |
|
£2.45 |
L |
|
1983 |
I |
|
UK83UP |
C |
| Sold |
484,900 |
K |
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Design
details:
The £1 coin in base metal, nickel-brass was introduced in 1983, as a
replacement for the £1 banknote. The reverse design of the first £1 coin
showed a detailed and intricate depiction of the Royal Coat of Arms.
Designed by Eric Sewell, Chief Engraver at The Royal Mint, it has become
one of the most famous images on British coinage. The coin’s edge
inscription is in Latin ‘DECUS ET TUTAMEN’ which may be translated as an
‘ornament to safeguard’.
text source and credit Royal Mint |