Obverse: the centre of the coin features a right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The inscription „ALDERNEY ELIZABETH II“ surrounds the portrait, while the year of issue „2007“ appears below. The initials „IRB“ of the portrait's designer, Ian Rank-Broadley, can also be seen beneath the Queen.
Reverse: the centre features a portrait of Diana, Princess of Wales. Beside it is the stylised signature „Diana“, while the inscription „THE LEGACY OF A UNIQUE WOMAN“ runs around the edge of the coin. The denomination „ONE POUND“ – 1 pound – appears at the bottom.
About the coin: this commemorative gold coin, issued by Alderney in 2007, is dedicated to the memory of Diana, Princess of Wales, and her enduring legacy. It was released to mark the 10th anniversary of her death – Diana died in Paris on 31 August 1997.
Princess Diana was one of the most recognisable members of the British Royal Family in the 20th century. She devoted a significant part of her public life to charitable and humanitarian causes. Diana supported organisations helping children and seriously ill people, helped change public attitudes towards people living with HIV and AIDS, and supported the international campaign against landmines. The reverse inscription „The Legacy of a Unique Woman“ refers to this lasting humanitarian legacy.
The coin has a face value of 1 pound. It is struck from .999 fine gold and weighs approximately 1.24 g, equivalent to around 1/25 of a troy ounce of gold. This small-format commemorative coin was struck to a „Proof“ finish.
Alderney is one of the Channel Islands and forms part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey, a self-governing British Crown Dependency. Collectible coins denominated in pounds sterling are issued in the name of Alderney. This coin is distinguished both by its compact 1/25 oz gold format and by its subject commemorating one of the best-known figures in modern British history.
