25 New Pence - Elizabeth II Royal Wedding; Silver Proof
1981 year| Silver (.925) | 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 | 1981 |
| Value | 25 Pence 0.25 GBP = USD 0.33 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| 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#38852 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 19% |
Reverse
Conjoined profile portraits of Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer, legend around, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES AND LADY DIANA SPENCER
PN
·1981·
Engraver: Philip Nathan
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issued individually, later 5,000 were issued as part of 4 Crown Silver Proof Collection which also included a 1972 Silver Wedding Crown, a 1977 Silver Jubilee Crown and a 1980 Queen Mother's 80th Birthday Crown with coins sourced from the secondary market. The coin was also struck in copper-nickel.(former Spink ref. 4229)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 25 New Pence - Elizabeth II (Royal Wedding; Silver Proof) 1981 coin is that it was minted to commemorate the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, which took place on July 29, 1981, at St. Paul's Cathedral in London. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and an image of the royal couple on the other. The coin was produced in a limited quantity, making it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and royal family enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 218142 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 New Pence - Elizabeth II (Royal Wedding; Silver Proof) 1981 coin.
