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The British One Pound coin, as distinct from the "Sovereign" coin, was introduced in 1983 to replace the Bank of England One Pound note.

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What is the us dollar Value of a UK pound coin?

72.90


Can i trace a 1 pound coin by number stamp?

Not in the UK.


Has a horse been on a pound coin in the UK?

No, but a leek and a dragon have.


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Are there 3 pound British coins?

There is a one pound coin and a two pound coin but not a three pound coin.


What new coin entered UK currency in 1985?

None that I can find in my references. The £1 coin - the "round pound" - appeared in 1983 and the £2 coin was first issued in 1986


How much does an pound coin weigh?

The circulating British one pound (£1) coin is minted from a nickel-brass alloy of approximately 70% copper, 24.5% zinc, and 5.5% nickel. The coin weighs 9.50 grams (0.34 oz) and has a diameter of 22.50 millimetres (0.89 in.).


How heavy would a million pound coins be?

1 = 9.5 gm (UK 1 Pound coin) 1,000 = 9.5 kg 1,000,000 = 9,500 kg


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In the UK the most common high value coin is the one pound coin (£1) we do have a £2 coin in circulation but it is not popular, we also have commemorative five pound (£5) coin but they are for the collectors and not in general circulation. If you want a more specific answer related to a particular country then you need to ask a more detailed question.