Designs
The following 25p coins were produced:
| 1972 issue | 1972: To celebrate the Silver wedding anniversary of HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.
Obverse: The standard portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Arnold Machin with the inscription . Reverse: The initials EP crowned and with a floral garland, with a naked figure of Eros at the centre. The inscription reads: . This face was also designed by Arnold Machin. Both faces are encircled by dots. The edge of the coin is milled. There were 7,452,000 cupronickel coins and 100,000 silver coins issued. |
| 1977 issue | 1977: To celebrate HM The Queen's Silver Jubilee of reign.
Obverse: A portrait of Queen Elizabeth II riding a horse, in a similar style to the 1953 crown celebrating her coronation. The inscription reads . Reverse: A design showing coronation regalia. The Ampulla and Anointing Spoon used in the Queen's coronation are displayed crowned, and encircled by a floral border. These objects date from the 14th and 12th centuries respectively and have remained in continuous use. Both faces were designed by Arnold Machin. The edge of the coin is milled. There were 36,989,000 cupronickel coins and 377,000 silver coins issued. |
| 1980 issue | 1980: To celebrate the eightieth birthday of HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother.
Obverse: The standard portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Arnold Machin with the inscription . Reverse: A portrait of the Queen Mother surrounded by a radiating pattern of bows and lions, a pun on her maiden name Bowes-Lyon. The inscription reads: . The reverse was designed by Professor Richard Guyatt. Both faces are encircled by dots. The edge of the coin is milled. There were 9,478,000 cupronickel coins and 83,672 silver coins issued. |
1981 issue |
1981: To celebrate the wedding of HRH The Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer.
Obverse: The standard portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Arnold Machin with the inscription . Reverse: A profile portrait of Lady Diana Spencer partially covered by a profile portrait of HRH The Prince of Wales, both facing to the left, with the inscription . This face was designed by Philip Nathan. Both faces are encircled by dots. The edge of the coin is milled. There were 26,773,600 cupronickel coins and 17,000 silver coins issued. |
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