Commemorative issue
25th anniversary of accession of Queen Elizabeth II
Obverse
Queen Elizabeth II riding horse to left, legend around, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ELIZABETH·II DG·REG FD
1977
Unabridged legend: Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix
Translation: Elizabeth II by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith
Designer: Arnold Machin
Reverse
Crown of Edward, ampulla and golden spoon, flower decoration.
Designer: Arnold Machin
Edge
Reeded
Mint
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)Comments
The second crown-sized coin to be issued following Decimalisation Day on 15th February 1971, the denomination was updated from 5 shillings to 25 new pence. Despite being produced in their millions and being available at face value from most post offices and banks, the ordinary business strike was a Royal Mint commemorative issue and not intended for general circulation.