25 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th portrait) 2010-2022 front 25 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th portrait) 2010-2022 back
25 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th portrait) 2010-2022 photo
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25 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th portrait

 
Nickel plated steel 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
2010-2022
Value
25 Cents 0.25 XCD = USD 0.09
Currency
Dollar (1965-date)
Composition
Nickel plated steel
Weight
6.48 g
Diameter
23.98 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#31887
Rarity index
9%

Reverse

The "Golden Hind", ship of Sir Francis Drake (1542-1596), corsair and English explorer. Denomination at right and left of the ship in numbers and below in letters.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EAST CARIBBEAN STATES 2017
25 25
TWENTY FIVE CENTS

Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Variant has been found in 2010 vs. 2016/7 coins. Coins from 2010 have a sharp squared edge, while coins from 2016/2017 have more rounded edge, as illustrated in the picture:

However, thickness is the same in both variants, equal to 2 mm.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design that showcases the national emblem of the Eastern Caribbean States, which includes a pelican and a shield with the motto "Unity in Diversity." This design was specifically created for the Eastern Caribbean States' currency and sets the coin apart from other coins featuring the standard portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2010  - - - - - -
2016  - - - - - -
2017  - - - - - -
2020  - - - - - -

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 (4th portrait) 2010-2022 coin.