2011 £1 Silver Proof Coin - Cardiff

Neolithic inhabitants had settled in the Cardiff area at least 6,000 years ago, 1,500 years before Stonehenge, and an eight-acre Roman fort near the mouth of the River Taff marks the city's first historical presence.

Two national symbols dominate the 2011 Cardiff £1 coin: the instantly recognisable emblem of Wales, the red dragon; and the leek, a sign of patriotism for over 700 years.  The coat of arms is blazoned:

'Argent on a mount vert growing therefrom a leek proper a dragon rampant gules supporting a banner gules charged with three chevrons argent'.

Coin Specifications

Denomination - £1

Alloy - 0.925 Ag

Weight - 9.50g

Diameter - 22.50mm

Quality - Proof

Limited Edition Presentation - 7,500

The coin is encapsulated and presented in the original Royal Mint packaging, accompanied with a certificate of authenticity.