Description
• Country: United Kingdom
• Denomination: 1 Pound
• Year: 1989
• Series: Heraldic Emblems of the United Kingdom
• Design (Reverse): Scottish Thistle crowned
• Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II portrait
• Engraver (Obverse portrait): Raphael Maklouf
• Edge: Milled (reeded edge lettering style varies by year; 1989 has lettered edge: NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT)
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🔎 Design Details
Obverse (Front):
Features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II with the inscription:
ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 1989
(Latin for “Elizabeth II, by the Grace of $%&, Queen, Defender of the Faith”)
Reverse (Back):
Shows the Scottish Thistle, symbol of Scotland, topped with a crown.
The thistle is one of the traditional heraldic emblems representing Scotland within the UK.
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⚙️ Specifications
• Metal Composition: Nickel-Brass
• Weight: 9.5 grams
• Diameter: 22.5 mm
• Thickness: ~3.15 mm
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🏷️ Grading Information (From Your Holder)
• Grading Company: Middle East Grading Alliance (MEGA)
• Grade: F 15 (Fine 15)
• Moderate wear
• Main design visible but details softened
• Suitable for circulated coin collectors
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💰 Approximate Market Value (2026 estimate)
Since it is a common circulation coin:
• Raw circulated coin: £1–£3
• Graded F15: Slight premium mainly for slab protection, usually £5–£10
Value depends on demand and condition appeal.