1994 Pound Coins

1994 to 1997 Four Coin Silver Proof Piedfort Pound Set

Third Portrait as Used From 1985 to 1997

Scottish Lion Design on Reverse of 1994 Pound Coin

Welsh Dragon Design on Reverse of 1995 Pound Coin

Celtic Cross Design on Reverse of 1996 & 2001

Three Lions - The Symbol of England

Reverse
The reverse of the coins represent England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The 1994 pound shows a Scottish lion, 1995 shows a Dragon to represent Wales, 1996 honours Northern Ireland with a Celctic Cross design, and finally 1997 shows the three lions to represent England.
The reverse designs are by renowned silversmith Leslie Durbin, CBE.

Edge
The edge is not only milled but also inscribed with a motto or inscription.
1994
Order of the Thistle. This inscription in Latin reads:-
NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT
Which may be translated as "No-one provokes me with impunity".
1995
The inscription in Welsh reads:-
PLEIDIOL, WYF I'M GWLAD
Which means "True am I to my country".
1996 & 1997
The inscription in Latin reads:-
DECUS ET TUTAMEN
Which may be translated as "an ornament and a safeguard". This inscription dates back to the first machine-struck coins minted in 1662 and was a device to prevent "clipping", and was used on the first pound coin in 1983.

Technical Specifications

Alloy	Sterling Silver .925
AMW	.2825 (troy oz)
Diameter	22.5 mm
Weight	19 grams

Version	Grade	Issue Limit	Available	Price £	Price $
Silver Proof Piedfort Set	FDC	15,000	Yes	£145	$235

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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1994 Coin Sets

Silver Proof Pounds & Silver Piedfort Pounds

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