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<div class='featuredimage'><img src='https://coinsnotebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2010-and-2011-UK-Cities-4-Coin-Gold-Proof-One-Pound-Set-Obverse.jpg' alt='2010 and 2011 UK Cities 4 Coin Gold Proof One Pound Set Obverse' /></div><br>In 2010/2011, four one-pound coins were issued by the Royal Mint to represent the four capital cities of the United Kingdom. This set contains all four coins, minted in gold proof.<br />
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The set contains:<br />
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 	<li>2010 London Gold Proof One Pound Coin</li>
 	<li>2010 Belfast Gold Proof One Pound Coin</li>
 	<li>2011 Cardiff Gold Proof One Pound Coin</li>
 	<li>2011 Edinburgh Gold Proof One Pound Coin</li>
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<img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-13539" src="https://coinsnotebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2010-and-2011-UK-Cities-4-Coin-Gold-Proof-One-Pound-Set-Obverse-1024x1017.jpg" alt="2010 and 2011 UK Cities 4 Coin Gold Proof One Pound Set Obverse" width="1024" height="1017" /><br><br />
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Each coin shows images representing the country capital city<br />
<h3>London</h3>
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.<br />
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The Obverse is the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley.<br />
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The edge inscription is DOMINE DIRIGE NOS which means &apos;Lord, guide us&apos;.<br />
<h3>Belfast</h3>
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.<br />
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The Obverse is the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley.<br />
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The edge inscription is PRO TANTO QUID RETRIBUAMUS which means &apos;For so much, what shall we give in return?&apos;.<br />
<h3>Cardiff</h3>
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.<br />
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The Obverse is the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley.<br />
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The edge inscription is Y DDRAIG GOCH DDYRY CYCHWYN which means &apos;The red dragon will give the lead&apos;.<br />
<h3>Edinburgh</h3>
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.<br />
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The Obverse is the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley.<br />
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The edge inscription is NISI DOMINUS FRUSTRA which means &apos;In vain without the Lord&apos;.<br />
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<img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-13538" src="https://coinsnotebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2010-and-2011-UK-Cities-4-Coin-Gold-Proof-One-Pound-Set-Box-886x1024.jpg" alt="2010 and 2011 UK Cities 4 Coin Gold Proof One Pound Set Box" width="886" height="1024" /><br><br />
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Each gold proof one pound piece weighs 19.61 grams, and is made of 22 carat gold (0.916 fine).<br />
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The four coins came in a Royal Mint wooden presentation box, with each coin having its own individual certificate of authenticity.<br />
<blockquote>Images are used by permission of M J Hughes Coins. This set is for sale on their site at <a href="https://mjhughescoins.com/product/2010-and-2011-uk-cities-4-coin-gold-proof-one-pound-set/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://mjhughescoins.com/product/2010-and-2011-uk-cities-4-coin-gold-proof-one-pound-set/</a>.</blockquote><br />

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