25 New Pence - Elizabeth II Royal Wedding; Silver Proof
Features
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)  |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
| Year | 1981 |
| Value | 25 Pence 0.25 GBP = CAD 0.46 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 2.89 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Number | N# 38852 |
| References | KM# 925a, Sp# LL4 |
Commemorative issue
Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer
Obverse
Second crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around
Script: Latin
Lettering: ELIZABETH II D·G·REG·F·D·
Unabridged legend: Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix
Translation: Elizabeth II by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith
Engraver: Arnold Machin
Reverse
Conjoined profile portraits of Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer, legend around, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES AND LADY DIANA SPENCER
PN
·1981·
Engraver: Philip Nathan
Edge
Reeded
Mint
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)Comments
Issued individually, later 5,000 were issued as part of 4 Crown Silver Proof Collection which also included a 1972 Silver Wedding Crown, a 1977 Silver Jubilee Crown and a 1980 Queen Mother's 80th Birthday Crown with coins sourced from the secondary market. The coin was also struck in copper-nickel.