Scotland: Lion Rampant

Round £1: Scotland: Lion Rampant

Circulating mintage:

29,752,525

Years of issue:

1994

Scarcity Index:

19 - Common More info

Coin Information:

The second series of £1 coin designs used heraldic emblems to represent the United Kingdom and its four constituent countries. This coin features a Lion Rampant which is used to represent Scotland. The term 'rampant' refers to the position of the lion standing upright with forelegs raised and claws unsheathed, and this symbol was first used to represent the Scottish kingdom by King Alexander II in the 13th century.
Edge Inscription: NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT
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