25 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1981-2000 front 25 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1981-2000 back
25 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1981-2000 photo
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25 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait

 
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 6.48 g 23.98 mm
Description
Issuer
Eastern Caribbean States
Issuing bank
Eastern Caribbean Central Bank
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1981-2000
Value
25 Cents 0.25 XCD = USD 0.09
Currency
Dollar (1965-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
6.48 g
Diameter
23.98 mm
Thickness
1.98 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#1298
Rarity index
5%

Reverse

The "Golden Hind", ship of Sir Francis Drake (1542-1596), corsair and English explorer.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EAST CARIBBEAN STATES 1989
25 25
TWENTY FIVE CENTS

Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget

Edge

Milled

Comment

Previously KM#5

Interesting fact

The 25 cent coin featuring Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) from the Eastern Caribbean States (1981-2000) has a unique feature - it has a rounded edge, unlike most coins which have a reeded or milled edge. This was done to make the coin easily identifiable and distinguishable from other coins in circulation.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1981  5000 - - - - - -
1986  2500 - - - - - -
1987  - - - - - -
1989  - - - - - -
1993  - - - - - -
1994  - - - - - -
1995  - - - - - -
1996  - - - - - -
1997  - - - - - -
1998  - - - - - -
1999  - - - - - -
2000  - - - - - -

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 (2nd portrait) 1981-2000 coin.