25 Crowns - Elizabeth II (Falcon of the Plantagenets) 1978 front 25 Crowns - Elizabeth II (Falcon of the Plantagenets) 1978 back
25 Crowns - Elizabeth II (Falcon of the Plantagenets) 1978 photo
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25 Crowns - Elizabeth II Falcon of the Plantagenets

1978 year
Silver (.925) 43.75 g 47 mm
Description
Issuer
Turks and Caicos Islands (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1978
Value
25 Crowns
Currency
Crown (1969-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
43.75 g
Diameter
47 mm
Thickness
2.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#108990
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Falcon of the Plantagenets divides value.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS
25 CROWNS
THE FALCON OF THE PLANTAGENETS

Edge

Smooth with lettering

Lettering: FOR US CURRENCY REEDEMABLE AT TURKS AND CAICOS

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design of Queen Elizabeth II, depicting her wearing a falconer's glove and holding a falcon, which is a nod to the Plantagenet dynasty, which ruled England from the 12th to the 15th century. This design was created by the artist, Michael Rizzello, and was specifically commissioned for this coin.