2004 Silver Proof £1

Designed by Edwina Ellis, the new £1 coin for 2004 pays homage to Scotland and features one of Scotland's most famous landmarks, the magnificient Forth Rail Bridge.

The bridge was the invention of John Fowler and Benjamin Baker and is a cantilever design composed of three portions.  A marvel of Victoruia engineering, the bridge was the biggest manmade construction of its time.  Its nearly exclusive use of steel, combined with its latticework appearance makes it oddly reminiscent of the Eiffel Tower.

Specifications

This one pound coins weighs 9.50 grammes, measures 22.50 millimetres in diameter and is struck to the highest Proof quality in .925 sterling silver.  The obverse features Ian Rank-Broadley's portrait of Her Majesty the Queen.  Only 25,000 silver Proof one pound coins have been authorised for worldwide distribution.

The 2004 silver Proof one pound coin is encapsulated and housed in the original Royal Mint box, complete with certificate of authenticity.

An essential addition for the Silver collectors amongst you.