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New £1 coin: can you do better than the Royal Mint?

The new 12-sided pound coin, based on the historic three pence piece, also known as the    threepenny bit , which was the first coin to feature a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
The new 12-sided pound coin, based on the historic three pence piece, also known as the threepenny bit , which was the first coin to feature a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Photograph: HANDOUT/EPA

Do you like the new £1 coin or do you think you can do better? We‘d like to see your own original designs. Or if you have a favourite coin, please share photos of those too – we particularly like the round ones with holes in.

You can submit your design or photo by clicking on one of the blue ‘Contribute’ buttons or if you’re out and about, you can download the free GuardianWitness app.

  • GuardianWitness is the home of user-generated content on the Guardian. Contribute your video, pictures and stories, and browse news, reviews and creations submitted by others. Posts will be reviewed prior to publication on GuardianWitness, and the best pieces will feature on the Guardian site.
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