UK One Pound Coin - Design, History, and Specifications #3497096 (License: Personal Use)

This bimetallic UK one pound coin, issued in 2017, has a gold-colored outer ring and silver-colored inner disc. Its reverse side displays the Royal Shield, incorporating symbols of England (lion), Scotland (thistle and lion rampant), Wales (leek), and Northern Ireland (harp). The coin replaced the older round £1 to combat counterfeiting, featuring enhanced security elements like a latent image and micro-lettering.

Used on financial, numismatic, and educational websites to illustrate UK currency evolution, coin collecting resources, or government-issued tender information. Matches user intent for identifying or researching British coins, especially the 2017 twelve-sided £1.