© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
25 New Pence - Elizabeth II Queen Mother
1980 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1980 |
| Value | 25 Pence 0.25 GBP = USD 0.33 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 2.89 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#5981 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Central portrait of the Queen Mother surrounded by a radiating pattern of symbolic bows and lions, which are an allusion to her family name.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER
AUGUST 4th 1980
Engraver: Richard Guyatt
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Despite being produced in their millions and being available at face value from most post offices and banks, the ordinary business strike was a Royal Mint commemorative issue and not intended for general circulation. The coin was also issued in a presentation card.