United Kingdom 1 pound 2006 Coin

2006-2008 United Kingdom £1 Gold Proof – Egyptian Arch Bridge

Issuer: United Kingdom
Queen: Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
Type: Non-Circulating Commemorative Coin
Years: 2006-2008
Value: 1 Pound (1 GBP)
Currency: Pound Sterling (Decimalized, 1971-Present)
Composition: Gold (.9167)
Weight: 19.62 g
Diameter: 22.5 mm
Shape: Round
Edge: Milled with a decorative bridge and pathways pattern
Technique: Milled
Demonetized: 15 October 2017
Mint: The Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom

Commemorative Series: Regional Bridge Series (Northern Ireland)

This exquisite gold proof £1 coin is the third of four designs in the Regional Bridge Series, representing Northern Ireland. It features the Egyptian Arch Railway Bridge, a historic rail bridge in Newry, Northern Ireland. Named for its resemblance to the nemes headdress worn by Ancient Egyptian pharaohs, the bridge spans the Newry–Camlough Road in County Armagh.

Obverse Design

The obverse displays the fourth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara. The surrounding legend reads:

ELIZABETH·II·D·G REG·F·D·2006

(Translation: Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith)

Engraver: Ian Rank-Broadley

Reverse Design

The reverse features a detailed depiction of the Egyptian Arch Bridge, framed by a border representing railway station canopy dags. The denomination "ONE POUND" is inscribed below.

Engraver: Edwina Ellis

Issue Details

• 2006 Issue: Released individually and as part of the exclusive 4-coin Bridge Set (Limited to 300 sets). Total Issue Limit: 1,500 coins.
• 2008 Issue: Struck for the 25th anniversary of the £1 coin as part of a 14-piece set. A silver proof version with selective gold plating was also issued.

This rare gold proof coin is a must-have for collectors of British numismatics, commemorative gold coins, and historical bridge series designs.