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25 Pence (Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother) – Guernsey

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 80th birthday of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother

Context

Year: 1980

Country: British Crown dependencies

Issuer: Guernsey

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Pound

(since 1971)

Total mintage: 150,000

Material

Diameter: 38.61 mm

Weight: 28.47 g

Thickness: 3.2 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Copper-nickel

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #35

Numista: #16052

Value

Exchange value: 0.25 GGP

Obverse

Description:

Queen Elizabeth II crowned bust right, surrounded by legend.

Inscription:

QUEEN ELIZABETH II · BAILIWICK OF GUERNSEY

· 25 PENCE ·

Script: Latin

Engraver: Arnold Machin

Reverse

Description:

Queen Mother Elizabeth left, legend around.

Inscription:

QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER

1900·AUGUST 4·1980

Script: Latin

Engraver: Franta Belsky

Edge

Milled

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1980	—	150,000

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