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25 Pence (Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother) – United Kingdom

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 80th birthday of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother

United Kingdom

Context

Year: 1980

Issuer: United Kingdom

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Pound sterling (decimal)

(since 1971)

Total mintage: 83,672

Material

Diameter: 38.61 mm

Weight: 28.28 g

Silver weight: 26.16 g

Thickness: 2.9 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #921a

Numista: #37076

Value

Exchange value: 0.25 GBP = $0.34

Bullion value: $75.81

Inflation-adjusted value: 1.62 GBP

Obverse

Description:

Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara.

Inscription:

ELIZABETH II D·G·REG·F·D·

Translation:

Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.

Script: Latin

Language: Latin

Engraver: Arnold Machin

Reverse

Description:

The Queen Mother's portrait is encircled by symbolic bows and lions, alluding to her family name.

Inscription:

QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER

AUGUST 4th 1980

Script: Latin

Engraver: Richard Guyatt

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1980	—	83,672	Proof

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