1 Pound - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Egyptian Arch Bridge

Features

Country	United Kingdom
Queen	Elizabeth II (1952-date)
Type	Circulating commemorative coin
Year	2006
Value	1 Pound (1 GBP)
Currency	Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition	Nickel brass
Weight	9.5 g
Diameter	22.5 mm
Thickness	3.15 mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	10-15-2017
References	KM# 1059, Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date (14^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248979. Thomas Michael (editor), Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2016. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700 (7^th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248573. Thomas Michael (editor); 2016. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800 (7^th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440247064. Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900 (9^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248955. Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000 (47^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248962. Sp# J20 Emma Howard (editor); 2020. Coins of England & the United Kingdom: Pre-Decimal Issues (55^th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. ISBN 9781912667536. Geoff Kitchen (editor); 2020. Coins of England & the United Kingdom: Decimal Issues (6^th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. ISBN 9781912667215.

Commemorative issue

Regional Bridge series - Northern Ireland

Obverse

Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around

Lettering:
ELIZABETH·II·D·G REG·F·D·2006
IRB

Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith (Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix)

Engraver: Ian Rank-Broadley

Reverse

A representation of the Egyptian Arch railway bridge at Newry in Northern Ireland, inside a border of railway station canopy dags.

Lettering: ONE POUND

Engraver: Edwina Ellis

Edge

Milled with a decorative pattern symbolising bridges and pathways

Comments

The third of four Edwina Ellis bridge designs, representing Northern Ireland the Egyptian Arch Bridge is a railway bridge in Newry, Northern Ireland. Locally known as the Egyptian Arch, the rail bridge passes over the Newry–Camlough Road, in the County Armagh half of Newry. The Egyptian Arch gained its name from its resemblance to the nemes headdress worn by Ancient Egyptian pharaohs.

As well as being for circulation, the 2006 strike was issued as part of the Annual Coin Sets for 2006, in both Brilliant Uncirculated & Proof versions.

Above - 2006 Executive Proof Set
(former Spink ref. 4597)

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Date	Mintage	G	VG	F	VF	XF	UNC	Frequency
2006	38,938,000	3.80	1.46	1.64	1.82	1.81	2.73	98%
2006	123,965						10.83	1.5%	BU
2006	37,689						11.04	2%	Proof

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