25 Pounds - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; 1/4 oz Fine Platinum) 2021 front 25 Pounds - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; 1/4 oz Fine Platinum) 2021 back
25 Pounds - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; 1/4 oz Fine Platinum) 2021 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2021

25 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; 1/4 oz Fine Platinum

2021 year
Platinum (.9995) 7.85 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2021
Value
25 Pounds 25 GBP = USD 33
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Platinum (.9995)
Weight
7.85 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#281515
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

A depiction of the figure of Britannia aside a seated lion, legend above, date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BRITANNIA
1/4 OZ 999.5 FINE PLATINUM
2021
PJL

Engraver: P.J. Lynch

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issued individually, the design was also available in several metals and denominations. Issue Limit: 160

© The Royal Mint, 2021

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique 5th portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which was designed specifically for this coin. This portrait is different from the traditional portraits of the Queen that are commonly used on coins, and it gives the coin a distinctive and exclusive look.