New Scottish £1 coin revealed
The Royal Mint has today revealed a new limited edition Scottish £1 coin which bears two emblems of the country.
Precious metal £1 coins bearing the flora of Scotland have been released by The Royal Mint in a continuation of its series celebrating botanical icons.
The Scotland £1 coin portrays Timothy Noad’s Scottish thistle and bluebell emblems.
It is available in fine gold proof, silver proof and silver piedfort limited editions.
The coin has been available in brilliant uncirculated standard since January and a circulating version will start to appear in people’s change later in the year.
Since its introduction in 1983, the £1 coin has provided a platform on which to celebrate the four parts of the UK, with designs representing the Royal coats of arms, capital cities, bridges and national emblems.
Timothy Noad said, "In designing a series of coins representing each country of the UK, it is important that the motif on each coin is clearly recognisable and also keeps within the heraldic rules and conventions.
"I often find inspiration in medieval manuscripts, illumination and the work of William Morris, as well as the study of nature."