In 2008 to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the first £1 One Pound Coin, the Royal Mint released a special Limited Issue Irish Celtic Cross £1 One Pound Silver Proof Coin struck in solid .925 Sterling Silver and plated in 24 Carat Gold.
The reverse is the Irish Celtic Cross design by Leslie Durbin 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 2,005 Coins Worldwide
Struck to Royal Mints Proof Quality
Minted in Solid .925 Sterling Silver Gold Plated by the Royal Mint
Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the First £1 Coin
