1 Pound - Elizabeth II Menai Bridge; Gold Proof

Features

Issuer	United Kingdom
Queen	Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type	Non-circulating coins
Years	2005-2008
Value	1 Pound (1 GBP)
Currency	Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition	Gold (.9167)
Weight	19.62 g
Diameter	22.5 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	15 October 2017
Number	N# 14702
References	KM# 1051b Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). , Sp# J19 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes).

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Commemorative issue

Wales

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·2005
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 Menai Bridge inside a border of railings and stanchions, denomination below

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 second of four Edwina Ellis bridge designs, representing Wales, the Menai Suspension Bridge (Welsh: Pont Grog y Borth) is a suspension bridge that carries road traffic between the island of Anglesey and the mainland of Wales. The bridge was opened on 30 January 1826 and on 28 February 2005 the bridge was promoted to UNESCO as a candidate World Heritage Site.

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	UNC		Frequency
Undetermined
2005	1 195	$ 2800	Proof	96%
2008	150		Proof	5%

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Bullion value: USD 2586.12 Search tips

This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of gold at 143 788 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.

Actual gold weight: 0.578 oz

Current gold price: 4472.30 USD/oz (see gold price

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions 2023 April 30 Modern World Coins Showcase Auction 65164 Lot 99142	30 Apr 2023	2005 – Proof	UNC (NGC PR70 Ultra Cameo)	USD 1260.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2023 January 29 Modern World Coins Showcase Auction 65161 Lot 25114	29 Jan 2023	2005 – Proof	UNC (NGC PR69 Ultra Cameo)	USD 1140.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232247 Lot 64472	17 Nov 2022	2005 – Proof	UNC (NGC PR70 Ultra Cameo)	USD 1110.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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