In 1989 the Royal Mint released a very special Limited Issue Scottish Thistle £1 One Pound Silver Proof Coin struck in solid .925 Sterling Silver.
The reverse is the Scottish Thistle designed by Leslie Durbin and the obverse is a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Raphael Maklouf. These legal tender coins have been struck to proof quality using specially prepared dies and highly polished blanks.
Limited Mintage of 22,275 Worldwide
Finished to Royal Mint's Proof Quality in Solid .925 Sterling Silver
Reverse Features the Scottish Thistle Designed by Leslie Durbin
