Lovely 0.925 Sterling Silver coin

A little tarnish to the rim of the coin

The 1980 proof crown is a collector's version of the standard 25p commemorative coin. Unlike the standard cupro-nickel versions found in circulation, the silver proof is struck in .925 sterling silver and features a mirror-like finish with frosted details.

Design: The reverse, designed by Richard Guyatt, shows a portrait of the Queen Mother surrounded by a radial pattern of lions and bows—a pun on her maiden name, Bowes-Lyon. The obverse features the second official portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Arnold Machin.

Specifications:

Weight: 28.28 grams

Diameter: 38.61 mm

Face Value: 25 pence (historically equal to 5 shillings)

Mintage: Limited to 83,672 worldwide for the silver proof.

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