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25 Pounds - Elizabeth II Mallard
2004 year| Gold (.9167) | 7.98 g | 22.05 mm |
| Issuer | Guernsey |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2004 |
| Value | 25 Pounds 25 GGP = USD 33 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 7.98 g |
| Diameter | 22.05 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#354064 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Side view of the front portion of Mallard in full steam
Script: Latin
Lettering:
25 POUNDS
1938 126 M.P.H.
4468
Engraver: Robert Lowe
Edge
Milled
Comment
The A4 class of steam locomotives were designed by Nigel Gresley. In 1938 the A4 Class 8P6F 4-6-2 No 4468 was built which was better known as Mallard. On the 3rd July 1938 Mallard, pulling 7 coaches weighing 243 tonnes gross, set out on a high speed braking trial. At Stoke Bank south of Grantham, Mallard set a new world record for a steam locomotive at 126 mph; a record that still stands. Struck by the Royal Mint, this £25 crown was designed to commemorate the Mallard locomotive and its speed record of 126 mph.Issued in wooden case:
Interesting fact
The 25 Pound - Elizabeth II (Mallard) 2004 coin from Guernsey is a unique and interesting coin due to its unusual design. The coin features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of a mallard duck on the other. The mallard duck is a symbol of Guernsey and is featured on the coin to represent the island's wildlife and natural beauty. The coin's design is what sets it apart from other coins and makes it a sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Mallard) 2004 coin.
