1 Pound - Elizabeth II Forth Bridge; Gold Proof
© The Royal Mint, 2004
Features
| Issuer |
United Kingdom
 |
|---|---|
| Queen |
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
|
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
| Years | 2004-2008 |
| Value | 1 Pound (1 GBP) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 19.6 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 15 October 2017 |
| Number | N# 216158 |
| References | KM# 1048b Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes). |
Commemorative issue
Scotland
Series: Regional Bridge series
Obverse
Fourth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ELIZABETH·II·D·G REG·F·D·2004
IRB
Unabridged legend: Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix
Translation: Elizabeth II by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith
Engraver: Ian Rank-Broadley
Reverse
A representation of the Forth Railway Bridge inside a border of railway tracks.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ONE POUND
Engraver: Edwina Ellis
Edge
Milled with a decorative pattern symbolising bridges and pathways
Mint
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)Comments
The first of four Edwina Ellis bridge designs, the Forth Railway Bridge is a cantilever railway bridge over the Firth of Forth in the east of Scotland, 9 miles (14 km) west of Edinburgh city centre. It is considered an iconic structure and a symbol of Scotland (having been voted Scotland's greatest man-made wonder in 2016) and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The 2004 coin was issued individually and later as part of the 4-coin set, it was also struck in nickel-brass, silver proof and silver piedfort. Issue Limit: 5,000
© The Royal Mint, 2004
The 2008 piece was issued in a 14-piece set to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the £1 coin and was also struck in silver proof with selective gold plating.
The 2004 coin was issued individually and later as part of the 4-coin set, it was also struck in nickel-brass, silver proof and silver piedfort. Issue Limit: 5,000
© The Royal Mint, 2004
The 2008 piece was issued in a 14-piece set to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the £1 coin and was also struck in silver proof with selective gold plating.
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | |||||||
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| 2004 | 
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2 618 | Proof | 88% | |||||||||||
| 2008 | 150 | Proof | 13% | ||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 90
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Bullion value: USD 2576.11
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Actual gold weight: 0.578 oz
Current gold price: 4459.53 USD/oz (see gold price 
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232247 Lot 64471 
|
17 Nov 2022 | 2004 – Proof |
UNC (NGC PR70 Ultra Cameo) |
USD 1080.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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