The Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II marked the 25th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the thrones of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms. It was celebrated with large-scale parties and parades throughout the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth throughout 1977, culminating in June with the official "Jubilee Days," held to coincide with the Queen's Official Birthday. The anniversary date itself was commemorated in church services across the land on 6 February 1977, and continued throughout the month. In March, preparations started for large parties in every major city of the United Kingdom, as well as for smaller ones for countless individual streets throughout the country
British
twenty-five pence coin United Kingdom Value 25.0 pence sterling Mass
28.28 g Diameter 38.61 mm Thickness 2.5 mm Edge milled Composition 75%
Cu, 25% Ni Years of minting 1971–1981 Catalog number - Obverse Design
Queen Elizabeth II Designer Arnold Machin Design date 1963 Reverse
Design Lady Diana Spencer and Charles, Prince of Wales Designer Philip
Nathan Design date 1981 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. 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
D·G·REG·F·D· ELIZABETH II. Reverse: The initials EP crowned and with a
floral garland, with a naked figure of Eros at the centre. The
inscription reads: ELIZABETH AND PHILIP 20 NOVEMBER 1947 - 1972. 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 [2] 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 ELIZABETH·II DG·REG FD
1977. 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 [2] 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 D·G·REG·F·D·
ELIZABETH II. 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: QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER
AUGUST 4th 1980. 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 [2] 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 D·G·REG·F·D· ELIZABETH II.
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 H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES AND LADY DIANA SPENCER
1981. 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 [2] and 17,000 silver coins issued.