In 1983 for the first time ever, the Royal Mint released a very special Limited Issue Royal Arms £1 One Pound Silver Proof Coin struck in solid .925 Sterling Silver.
The reverse is the Royal Arms designed by Eric Sewell and the obverse is a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II designed by Arnold Machin. These legal tender coins have been struck to proof quality using specially prepared dies and highly polished blanks.
Limited Mintage of 50,000 Worldwide
Finished to Royal Mint's Proof Quality in Solid .925 Sterling Silver
