GREAT BRITAIN GB ~ 1987 BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED ENGLISH IN MUMBAI

Great Britain -  1987 Brilliant Uncirculated English £1  Coin in Presentation Pack ! Issued by the Royal Mint ! A few words from the Pack: THE ENGLISH OAK The English Oak is steeped in history and legend. Forests of oak are a reminder of folk heroes such as Robin Hood, while 'Hearts of Oak' conveys a sense of the centuries-old debt to the English Navy, which protected an island Kingdom from invasion. OAK AND ITS USES. Renowned for its solidity, strength and durability, the oak has proved to be one of the most valuable timbers both today and in ancient times. As a maritime nation, England used oak for shipbuilding for centuries, providing the timbers of the ships which protected its shores in the days of Drake, and later, Nelson. The Oak also has a connection with Royalty. In 1651, after the Battle of Worcester, King Charles II successfully escaped from Cromwell's troops by hiding in an oak tree. After the restoration of the monarchy on 29 May 1660, the day was celebrated as 'Oak Apple Day'. SPECIFICATION: DENOMINATION: One Pound OBVERSE DESIGN: Queen's portrait by Raphael Maklouf ALLOY: Nickel-brass DIAMETER: 22.50 mm WEIGHT: 9.50 gms EDGE INSCRIPTION: DECUS ET TUTAMEN (KJN11). <div style="text-align:center"><a style="text-decoration:none" href="http://mostpopular.sellathon.com/?id=AC974128"><img src="http://www.sellathon.com/Resources/Images/countercredit.gif" border="0"></a></div>