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genaral about the Britsh twenty-five pence

The commemorative British decimal twenty-five pence (25p) coin was issued in four designs between 1972 and 1981. These coins were a post-decimalisation continuation of the traditional crown, with the same value of a quarter of a pound sterling. Uniquely in British decimal coinage, the coins do not have their value stated on them. This is because previous crowns rarely did so.

The coins were issued for commemorative purposes and were not intended for circulation, although they remain legal tender and must be accepted at Post Offices.[1] The coins weigh 28.28 g (0.9092 oz troy) and have a diameter of 38.61 mm.

Twenty-five pence coin issues were discontinued after 1981 due to the prohibitive cost to the Royal Mint of producing such large coins with such small value. From 1990 the "crown" was revived as the commemorative five pound coin, having the same dimensions and weight but a value twenty times as great. The two can be distinguished because the five pound coin is marked with its value.
1972: To celebrate the Silver wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Fact sheet

Type of information	specific information
Country:	United Kingdom
Queen:	Elizabeth II (1952-date)
Type:	Non-circulating coin
Year:	1972
Value:	25 New Pence
0.25 GBP =	0.33 USD
Currency:	Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition :	Silver (.925)
Weight:	28.28 g
Diameter:	38.61 mm
Thickness:	2.9 mm
Shape:	Round
Orientation:	Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver:	Arnold Machin
Issue limit:	100.000

Observe

• Second crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around.
• Lettering: ELIZABETH II D·G·REG·F·D· (Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith (Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix)

Reverse

• The crowned letters EP within a floral garland, the naked figure of Eros at the centre, legend and dates around.
• Lettering:
  ·ELIZABETH AND PHILIP·
  EP
  20 NOVEMBER·1947-1972

Edge
Reeded

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