All years of issue of the British One Pound coin are still potentially in circulation so, unless they are part of a Proof or Uncirculated mint set or are individual Proof or Uncirculated coins and in absolute mint condition, they are worth One Pound.
These coins are still potentially in circulation so, unless they are part of a Proof or Uncirculated mint set or are individual Proof or Uncirculated coins and in absolute mint condition, they are worth One Pound.
All standard issue (non-commemorative) British One Pound coins have words inscribed (incuse) around the edge, with the words varying from year to year. "DECUS ET TUTAMEN" (which was used in 1983, 1986, 1988, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2006) is in Latin, meaning "A safeguard and an ornament." This refers to the inscription and is intended to prevent people scraping valuable metal off the edge of the coin, a common practice in the old days.
The standard issue (non-commemorative) British One Pound coin has "DECUS ET TUTAMEN" inscribed (incuse) around the edge.
The meaning is "A safeguard and an ornament" referring to the inscription.
It is intended to prevent people scraping valuable metal off the edge of the coin, a common practice in the old days.
The phrase may have been originally used in Virgil's epic poem "Aeneid" written in the late 1st century BC.
These coins are still potentially in circulation so, unless they are part of a Proof or Uncirculated mint set or are individual Proof or Uncirculated coins and in absolute mint condition, they are worth One Pound.
A British 1995 nickel-brass One Pound coin (Elizabeth II)(Welsh design - Heraldic dragon - edge "PLEIDIOL WYF I'M GWLAD"), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £4 GBP.
A British 1995 nickel-brass One Pound coin (Elizabeth II)(Welsh design - Heraldic dragon - edge "PLEIDIOL WYF I'M GWLAD")(specimen in presentation folder - English version), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £5 GBP.
A British 1995 nickel-brass One Pound coin (Elizabeth II)(Welsh design - Heraldic dragon - edge "PLEIDIOL WYF I'M GWLAD")(specimen in presentation folder - Welsh version), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £8 GBP.
A British 1995 nickel-brass One Pound coin (Elizabeth II)(Welsh design - Heraldic dragon - edge "PLEIDIOL WYF I'M GWLAD")(Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £5 GBP.
A British 1995 One Pound coin (Elizabeth II)(Welsh design - Heraldic dragon - edge "PLEIDIOL WYF I'M GWLAD")(Proof in silver FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £28 GBP.
A British 1995 One Pound coin (Elizabeth II)(Welsh design - Heraldic dragon - edge "PLEIDIOL WYF I'M GWLAD")(Proof piedfort in silver FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £55 GBP.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
These coins are still potentially in circulation so, unless they are part of a Proof or uncirculated mint set or are individual Proof or uncirculated coins and in absolute mint condition, they are worth One Pound.
A British 1997 nickel-brass One Pound coin (Elizabeth II)("DECUS ET TUTAMEN" around edge), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £4 GBP.
A British 1997 nickel-brass One Pound coin (Elizabeth II)("DECUS ET TUTAMEN" around edge)(specimen in folder), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £5 GBP.
A British 1997 nickel-brass One Pound coin (Elizabeth II)("DECUS ET TUTAMEN" around edge)(Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £5 GBP.
A British 1997 One Pound coin (Elizabeth II)("DECUS ET TUTAMEN" around edge)(Proof in silver FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £28 GBP.
A British 1997 One Pound coin (Elizabeth II)(Proof piedfort in silver FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £50 GBP.
The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.
A bad forgery. The One Pound coin was first issued in 1983.
All British general circulation One Pound coins have a picture of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse. To get a valuation for a specific coin, you would need to provide the year.
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Such a coin does not exist. The British One Pound coin was first issued in 1983.
There was no 1811 British Sovereign or One Pound coin minted.
There was no British 1901 Two Pound or Double Sovereign coin produced.
No, there is no Scottish One Pound coin. The 1995 and 2000 British £1 coin has the Welsh dragon on the reverse. The 1984 and 1989 British £1 coins have a Scottish design featuring a thistle sprig in a coronet on the reverse.
There were no British Two Pound coins minted from 1888 to 1892 inclusive.
There was no 1977 British One Pound coin minted. The first general circulation One Pound coins was minted in 1983.
There was no 1891 British Two Pound coin issued.
Therre were no 1821 British Double Sovereign or Two Pound coins minted.
There was no 1886 British Two Pound coin minted. During the reign of Queen Victoria, they were only minted in 1887 and 1893.
The first gold Fifty Pound coin issued by the Royal Mint was in 1987.
The Pound or Sovereign was not introduced into the British system of currency until 1817 when it replaced the Guinea, and the first Two Pound coin (Double Sovereigns) was minted in 1820.
The Royal Mint produced no British Five Pound coins from 1938 to 1979 inclusive.