2006 One Pound Gold Proof

The British Royal Mint have introduced the new 2006 £1 gold Proof coin.

This gold coin represents Northern Ireland and displays the Egyptian Arch, the stonework bridge completing the Dublin to Belfast railway. Unusual in its architecture, it is the only bridge in the £1 series that spans a roadway rather than a waterway but, declaring it a rail bridge, its decorative border is reminiscent of the canopy dags that are a familiar sight in almost all British rail stations. Moreover, the £1 coins in the Bridge series are unusual in that, rather than an edge inscription, they have been given a decorative pattern symbolizing bridges and pathways.

The £1 coins in the Bridge series are the only £1 coins to have been struck in lustrous 22 carat gold and the 2006 coin is now available in this most precious of metals. Struck to Proof quality, it comes in a superb red presentation case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity guaranteeing its strict issue limit of 1,500.

The mint have also issued the same in silver with a 2006 £1 Silver Proof coin.

Struck in sterling silver the £1 coin is one of the most popular collector coins of the numismatic year. Like all Proof coins from the Royal Mint, it comes in a transparent capsule to protect its pristine condition and housed in a splendid display case. It is also accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity guaranteeing its specifications and issue limit of 20,000.

Further details can be found at: 2006 One Pound Gold proof.

These coins would make a very nice addition to any coin collection.