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Obverse
The obverse bears the new, third portrait of The Queen introduced in 1985.
Reverse
The reverse of the 1989 pound shows a Scottish thistle encircled by the Royal Diadem (crown). Each of the years 1985, 1986, and 1987 was to carry a similar design, each with its own national plant or flower within the Royal Diadem.
The reverse design is by renowned silversmith Leslie Durbin, CBE.
Edge
The edge is not only milled but also inscribed with the motto of the Order of the Thistle. This inscription in Latin reads:-
NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT
Which may be translated as "No-one provokes me with impunity".
Llantrisant Mint Mark
On the milled edge of the coin is the Llantrisant mint mark - a cross crosslet. The 1983 pound was the first United Kingdom coin to be struck with this distinctive feature. The shape of the cross alluding to Llantrisant, which translated from the Welsh means "Church or Parish of the Three Saints".
Technical Specifications
| Version | Diameter | Weight | Metal | Alloy | AMW |
| Ordinary Circulation | 22.50 | 9.50 | Nickel-brass | ||
| Uncirculated in Folder | 22.50 | 9.50 | Nickel-brass | ||
| Silver Proof | 22.50 | 9.50 | Silver | 0.925 Silver | 0.2825 |
| Piedfort Silver Proof | 22.50 | 19 | Silver | 0.925 Silver | 0.5650 |
| Version | Issue Limit | Issue Price £ |
| Ordinary Circulation | 146,257 | |
| Uncirculated in Folder | ||
| Silver Proof, Box & Certificate | 45,000 | |
| Silver Piedfort Proof, Box & Certificate |
For Sale
Ordinary Circulation
| Quantity | Rate | Buy |
| 1 | £6.00 |
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Uncirculated in Folder
| Quantity | Rate | Buy |
| 1 | £8.95 | Call to check availability |
Silver Proof
| Quantity | Rate | Buy |
| 1 | £25.00 |
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Piedfort Silver Proof
| Quantity | Rate | Buy |
| 1 | £55.00 |
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Postage & Packing:
UK: At buyer's Risk £3.50 or
Fully Insured £9 (Usually by Royal Mail Special Delivery)
USA: Airmail at buyer's risk $10 or
Fully Insured $20
For further details, please see our Postage & Packing page.
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Silver Proof Pounds & Silver Piedfort Pounds
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