2011 BU £1 Coin - The City of Belfast

Belfast is the capital city of Northern Ireland and the seat of devolved government in the country. The town is relatively recent in origin. The first Belfast Castle was built by the Normans in the 12th century, but it wasn't until the early 1600s that a small settlement grew up on the site. Located at the point where the river Lagan, Farset and Blackstaff come together (and thence flow into Belfast Lough), it quickly became a busy port. In the early 19th century, ship building started to become a major part of the town's economy. In 1888, Belfast was granted the status of city.

The cover is postmarked The City of Belfast dated 17th March 2011 and has been jointly released by the Royal Mail and the Royal Mint

Coin Specifications

Denomination - One Pound

Diameter - 22.50mm

Weight - 9.50gms

Alloy - Nickel-brass

STRICTLY LIMITED EDITION OF ONLY 10,000 WORLDWIDE

Commemorative Coin Cover Number - 04134