British One Pound (£1) Coin (Nations of the Crown)

This is a United Kingdom one pound sterling coin, specifically the 'Nations of the Crown' design introduced in 2017. The coin is a bimetallic specimen, featuring a gold-colored outer ring made of nickel-brass and a silver-colored inner circle composed of nickel-plated alloy. A defining characteristic is its unique 12-sided (dodecagon) shape, designed to prevent counterfeiting. The obverse side (partially visible) depicts the fifth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark, while the reverse side showcases the floral emblems of the four UK nations: the English rose, Welsh leek, Scottish thistle, and Northern Irish shamrock. The coin appears to be in circulated condition, exhibiting typical surface wear, micro-scratches, and a slight dulling of the original mint luster. There are no signs of major structural damage, such as bending or deep gouges, but minor edge dings are visible along the 12-sided rim. The craftsmanship reflects modern industrial minting standards, including latent images that change from a '£' symbol to the number '1' when viewed from different angles, though the low image quality obscures these fine security features. This modern currency piece replaced the round pound in 2017.