Buy a 2005 Gold Proof Manai Straits Bridge One Pound Coin Today!

This coin is the second of the British Bridges Series designed by Edwina Ellis, the Menai Straits Bridge was chosen to represent Wales in this series

This gold proof one-pound British legal tender coin was struck in 22 carat gold (0.9167 Fineness) and comes with a presentation box and certificate of authenticity.

Menai Straits Bridge

The Menai Straits Bridge is a suspension bridge that connects Wales to the island of Anglesey. It was built in 1826 and at the time of completion, it was the biggest suspension bridge in the world! The bridge became instrumental in reducing the journey time from Holyhead to London. The route had gained popularity following the Act of the Union with Ireland, making the route popular with politicans comuting from Ireland to London and vice verse.

Gold Proof £1 Coins

This is the second Gold Proof Coin in a series of four original designs featuring bridges within each of the four home nations. The British Bridge One Pound collection is the first time the modern gold proof one pound coin has been offered as an individual piece.

Obverse

The obverse bears the right facing portrait of Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS. The engraver's initials IRB are below the truncated neck. The coin bears the inscription:

ELIZABETH·II·D·G REG·F·D·2005

Reverse

The reverse bears the Welsh Menai Straits bridge engraving with a border of struts by Edwina Ellis. This coin bears the denomination:

ONE POUND

Key Information

Intrinsic Value	£1,821.18
Product ID	1857
Stock Status	In Stock

Product Spec

Metal	Gold
Gold Weight Troy Ounces	0.5779
Fineness/Carat	0.917 / 22
Issue Limit	1500
Date	2005
Obverse Designer	Ian Rank-Broadley
Reverse Designer	Edwina Ellis
Issuing Monarch	Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Mint/Brand	The Royal Mint
Country	United Kingdom

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2005 UK Coin £1 Gold Proof Menai Straits Bridge