New £1 coin design, created by a teenager, revealed by Mint



The new £1 coin will feature a drawing by a 15-year-old who has won a competition to design the "tails" side.

David Pearce, from Walsall, was told the news by Chancellor George Osborne,
who said the image will be "recognised by millions in the years ahead".

It features the four plants associated with the four nations that make up the United Kingdom.

The new coin has the same shape as the old 12-sided threepence piece - not used since 1971.

The £1 is being replaced for the first time in more than 30 years because of fears it is now easier to counterfeit.
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It will be the most secure coin in circulation because of its bi-metallic construction and new anti-counterfeiting technology.

Originally posted by artpop

i still dont know how they're going to get rid of the old pound coins

Originally posted by Kane

They should've used the Daffodil instead of a Leek for Wales.

Originally posted by CakeLike

Ew i don't like it. Looks like a 2pound coin had sex with a 50p.