In 2007 to celebrate famous bridges from the United Kingdom, the Royal Mint released a special Limited Issue Gateshead Millennium Bridge £1 One Pound Silver Proof Coin struck in solid .925 Sterling Silver.
The reverse depicts the Gateshead Millennium Bridge designed by Edwina Ellis and the obverse is a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank Broadley. These legal tender coins have been struck to proof quality using specially prepared dies and highly polished blanks.
Limited Mintage of 10,110 Worldwide
Finished to Royal Mint's Proof Quality in Solid .925 Sterling Silver
Reverse Features the Gateshead Millennium Bridge Designed by Edwina Ellis
