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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:
9,306,000
Material
Diameter:
38.61 mm
Weight:
28.28 g
Thickness:
2.89 mm
Shape:
Round
Composition:
Copper-nickel
Technique:
Milled
Alignment:
Medal alignment
OBVERSE ↑
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REVERSE ↑
References
KM:
#
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921
Numista:
#5981
Value
Exchange value:
0.25 GBP = $0.34
Inflation-adjusted value:
1.62 GBP
Obverse
Description:
Queen Elizabeth II crowned portrait, wearing 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
Categories
Animal
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Event
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Mints
Name
Mark
Royal Mint
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Mintings
Year
Mint Mark
Mintage
Quality
Collection
1980
—
9,306,000
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