United Kingdom releases 'most secure coin in the world'

<p>The U.K. has unveiled what it says is the "<a href="https://www.thenewpoundcoin.com/" target="_blank">most secure coin</a> in the world."</p><p>The British 1-pound coin hit the market Monday after <a href="https://qz.com/942941/the-worlds-most-secure-coin-debuts-in-the-uk-today/" target="_blank">three years</a> in development. This is the first time the pound coin has been updated in over three decades.</p><p>It has loads of security features. The new coin has 12 sides, and every other side has grooves so the shape can be easily recognized by touch.</p><p><b>SEE MORE: <a href="http://www.newsy.com/stories/lady-liberty-to-be-portrayed-as-black-woman-on-new-coin/">Lady Liberty Will Be Portrayed As A Black Woman On A Coin</a></b></p><p>The coin is made of two different metals: gold-colored nickel-brass and silver-colored alloy. And "one pound" is in micro-lettering on the heads side, and on the tails side is the year of production.</p><p>It even has a hologram.</p><p>There's one more hidden security feature, but The Royal Mint is keeping that secret.</p><p>Counterfeit coins are an issue in the U.K. The Royal Mint estimates 1 in every 30 1-pound coins is bogus.</p><p>The old round 1-pound coins will be legal tender until Oct. 15, 2017.</p><hr><b>Trending stories at <a href="http://www.newsy.com">Newsy.com</a></b><ul class="inline-related-links"><li><a href="http://www.newsy.com/stories/canada-might-legalize-recreational-marijuana-in-2018/">Canada Might Legalize Recreational Weed In 2018</a></li><li><a href="http://www.newsy.com/stories/tropical-cyclone-debbie-slams-into-australia-s-coast/">Tropical Cyclone Debbie Slams Into Australia's Northeastern Coast</a></li><li><a href="http://www.newsy.com/stories/london-terrorist-used-whatsapp-before-parliament-attack/">London Terrorist Sent Encrypted Message On WhatsApp Just Before Attack</a></li></ul>