What is the value of a 1995 British One Pound coin?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

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.

Answer 4

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.

Answer 5

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.

Answer 6

A bad forgery. The One Pound coin was first issued in 1983.

Answer 7

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.

Answer 8

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