• Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, inscription ELIZABETH II D.G. REG F.D. 2002.

• Reverse: English oak tree sprouting from a coronet, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, symbolising strength and tradition.

• Composition: Nickel-brass.

• Weight: 9.5 g.

• Diameter: 22.5 mm.

• Edge: Milled with inscription DECUS ET TUTAMEN (“An ornament and a safeguard”).

• Mint: Royal Mint, Llantrisant.

Historical Insight:
The round pound was introduced in 1983 to replace the £1 banknote. Each year often carried a different design representing the nations of the UK. The 2002 coin, with its English oak, reflects England’s heritage within the union. Withdrawn in 2017, these coins became obsolete but remain popular with collectors.

Collecting Note:
Though once very common in circulation, the withdrawal of round pounds makes them nostalgic and historically significant. This particular coin gains added value to your collection by being personally found in change, serving as a link between everyday life and numismatic history.