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25 Cents - Elizabeth II 1st portrait
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 6.48 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Eastern Caribbean States |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1955-1965 |
| Value | 25 Cents (0.25 BWI$) |
| Currency | British West Indies dollar (1935-1965) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 6.48 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#2283 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
The "Golden Hind", ship of Sir Francis Drake (1542-1596), corsair and English explorer.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITISH CARIBBEAN TERRITORIES
TWENTY FIVE CENTS
25 25
1965
· EASTERN GROUP ·
Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which was designed specifically for the Eastern Caribbean States. This portrait was used on coins issued by the Eastern Caribbean States from 1955 to 1965, and it is different from the portraits used on coins issued by other countries during the same period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1957 | 800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1959 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1961 | 744000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1962 | 480000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1963 | 480000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1964 | 480000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1965 | 1280000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Cents - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1955-1965 coin.
