In 1996 the Royal Mint released a very special Limited Issue Irish Celtic Cross £1 One Pound Silver Proof Coin struck in solid .925 Sterling Silver.
The reverse, designed by Norman Sillman, depicts a Northern Irish Celtic Cross 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 25,000 Worldwide
Finished to Royal Mint's Proof Quality in Solid .925 Sterling Silver
Reverse Features the Irish Celtic Cross Designed by Norman Sillman
