1987 £1 Silver Proof, ‘English Oak’ Boxed with Royal Mint Certificate

1987 £1 Silver Proof, ‘English Oak’ Boxed with Royal Mint Certificate

This coin is struck in sterling silver (.925) silver Proof quality. It weighs 9.50 g and measures 22.50mm in diameter. GRADE: Choice FDC as issued by the Royal Mint with Certificate of Authenticity.

1987 sees the appearance of the fourth and final coin in the series. Struck to honour England shows an oak tree in its entirety. Although the oak is no stranger to the United Kingdom coinage, it has not previously been shown as a complete tree.
The obverse shows the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.