England 1 Pound 2017 year

England 1 pound in 2017. new design

On March 28, 2017, the United Kingdom put into circulation one pound of 2017.

According to the British authorities - this coin will be one of the most protected from counterfeits in the World.

The coin of 1 pound in 2017 has 12 sides and is easily recognizable even to the touch.
In addition, it consists of yellow and white metal. The outer ring is golden in color (nickel-brass), and the inner ring is silvery (nickel-plated alloy).
From different angles on the coin, one can see the hologram of the symbols "£" and "1".
On both sides of the coin, with a face value of 1 pound in 2017 - on the circumference, practically, at the edge of the coin, micro-letter symbols
The ribbed sides of the coin have distinct sides.

Obverse: a new portrait of Queen Elizabeth II is depicted.
This is only her fifth official profile, which for all time appeared on British coins.

Reverse: depicts plants that symbolize the four main nationalities of the country.
- Rose Lancaster - for England
- leeks - for Wales
- Thistle - for Scotland
- Clover - for Northern Ireland.