1990 Pound Coins

Obverse of 1990 Silver Proof One Pound

Reverse of 1990 Silver Proof One Pound

1990 Silver Proof One Pound Certificate

1990 Silver Proof One Pound in Presentation Box

The Principality of Wales
Wales has a population of approximately 2.75 million and covers about one twelfth of the land area of the United Kingdom. Perhaps its most distinctive feature is the Welsh language, still spoken by a fifth of the population.
The leek had been recognised as the emblem of Wales since the middle of the 16th century. Its association with Wales can in fact be traced back to the battle of Heathfield in 633 AD, when St. David persuaded his countrymen to distinguish themselves from their Saxon foes by wearing a leek in their caps.
In 1301 Edward I conferred the title Prince of Wales on his son Edward, who had been born some years earlier at Caernavon. Since that time the heir to the throne has usually, though not invariably, been created Prince of Wales.
Many will remember the colourful investiture ceremony at Caernavon in July 1969 for Prince Charles, who was created Prince of Wales in 1958.
His ostrich feather badge, the distinctive badge of the Heir Apparent since Tudor times, currently appears on the reverse on the 2p.

Obverse
The obverse bears the third portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, as have all UK coins from 1985 to 1997 inclusive.

Reverse
In the words of the Royal Proclamation, the reverse design shows "a Leek eradicated enfiling a representation of Our Royal Diadem".
The design is the work of distinguished silversmith Leslie Durbin.

Edge
The edge is not only milled but also inscribed. The inscription in Welsh reads:-
PLEIDIOL, WYF I'M GWLAD
Which means "True am I to my country".
The cross-crosslet mintmark of the Royal Mint Llantrisant also appears on the edge.

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

Notes
Diameter = Diameter in millimetres
Weight = Weight in grams
Alloy = Proportion of precious metal
AMW = Actual weight in relevant precious metal content in troy ounces.

Version	Issue Limit	Issue Price £
Ordinary Circulation
Uncirculated in Folder	24,850
Silver Proof, Box & Certificate	25,000
Silver Piedfort Proof, Box & Certificate	15,000

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