25 Pence - Elizabeth II (Queen Mother; Silver Proof Issue) 1980 front 25 Pence - Elizabeth II (Queen Mother; Silver Proof Issue) 1980 back
25 Pence - Elizabeth II (Queen Mother; Silver Proof Issue) 1980 photo
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25 Pence - Elizabeth II Queen Mother; Silver Proof Issue

1980 year
Silver (.925) 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Saint Helena (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1980
Value
25 Pence 0.25 SHP = USD 0.33
Currency
Pound (1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#45706
Rarity index
77%

Reverse

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother's portrait above St. Helena island and HMS Vanguard

Script: Latin

Lettering: 1980

Engraver: Robert Elderton

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issue Limit: 25,000

This coin was issued in a 7-coin Silver Proof Set which comprised of crown sized coins from the following countries: Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Guernsey, Tristan da Cunha, Tuvalu and United Kingdom

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted in 1980 to commemorate the 80th birthday of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. It is a silver proof issue, meaning it was struck multiple times to create a highly detailed and polished finish. The coin's design features a portrait of the Queen Mother on the obverse (front) side, and the St. Helena coat of arms on the reverse (back) side. It has a diameter of 38.61mm and a weight of 28.28 grams.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1980  25000 - - - - - -

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