25 New Pence – Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee

Commemorative issue

25th anniversary of accession of Queen Elizabeth II

Obverse

HM Queen Elizabeth II riding horse to left, legend around, date below.

Lettering:
ELIZABETH·II DG·REG FD
1977

Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith (Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix)

Engraver: Arnold Machin

 

Reverse

Crown of Edward, ampulla and golden spoon, flower decoration.

Engraver: Arnold Machin

 

Edge

Reeded

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.