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The 2010 and 2011 UK Cities 4 Coin Gold Proof One Pound Set celebrates the capital cities of the United Kingdom.
The set contains:
- 2010 London £1
- 2010 Belfast £1
- 2011 Cardiff £1
- 2011 Edinburgh £1
In 2010/2011, four one-pound coins were issued to represent the 4 capital cities of the United Kingdom.
London
The reverse shows the Coat of arms of the City of London, representing England, and below official badges of the capital cities of the United Kingdom. The design is by Stuart Devlin.
The Obverse is the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley.
The edge inscription is DOMINE DIRIGE NOS which means 'Lord, guide us'.
Belfast
The reverse shows the Coat of arms of Belfast, representing Northern Ireland, and below official badges of the capital cities of the United Kingdom. The design is by Stuart Devlin.
The Obverse is the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley.
The edge inscription is PRO TANTO QUID RETRIBUAMUS which means 'For so much, what shall we give in return?'.
Cardiff
The reverse shows the Coat of arms of Cardiff, representing Wales, and below official badges of the capital cities of the United Kingdom. The design is by Stuart Devlin.
The Obverse is the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley.
The edge inscription is Y DDRAIG GOCH DDYRY CYCHWYN which means 'The red dragon will give the lead'.
Edinburgh
The reverse shows the Coat of arms of Edinburgh, representing Scotland, and below official badges of the capital cities of the United Kingdom. The design is by Stuart Devlin.
The Obverse is the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley.
The edge inscription is NISI DOMINUS FRUSTRA which means 'In vain without the Lord'.
Each gold proof one pound piece weighs 19.61 grams, and is made of 22 carat gold (0.916 fine).
The four coins come in a Royal Mint wooden presentation box, with each coin having its own individual certificate of authenticity.