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25 Pence (Queen Mother) – Saint Helena

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 80th Anniversary of the Birth of the Queen Mother

United Kingdom

Context

Year: 1980

Country: United Kingdom

Issuer: Saint Helena

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Pound sterling

(since 1971)

Total mintage: 100,000

Material

Diameter: 38.61 mm

Weight: 28.74 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Copper-nickel

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #8

Numista: #9026

Obverse

Description:

Youthful profile portrait

Inscription:

QUEEN ELIZABETH II · ST. HELENA

· 25 PENCE ·

Script: Latin

Engraver: Arnold Machin

Reverse

Description:

Queen Mother's crowned head above ship and hills. Year below.

Inscription:

1980

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1980	—	100,000

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