Lot 16: UK 1997 Royal Mint England Three Lions Brilliant Uncirculated £1 Coin in Presentation Folder

A 1997 UK one pound (£1) coin issued by the Royal Mint in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. This is the regional issue for England, featuring the heraldic three lions passant guardant design on the reverse and the third definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Raphael Maklouf on the obverse. The coin is struck in nickel-brass. It is housed in its original Royal Mint presentation folder, which is decorated with medieval-style heraldic illustrations. The packaging includes the printed text NINETEEN NINETY-SEVEN BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED £1 COIN FOR ENGLAND and is marked with codes UK97BP and 3/1997. The item remains sealed in the original clear plastic protective mailing sleeve.