This commemorative Crown was the first of the decimal era. Prior to decimalisation, crowns had carried the value of 5 shillings; this was changed to 25 pence after 1971. This is one of the four early Twenty-Five Pence designs celebrating the silver wedding anniversary of Elizabeth and Philip. One side features an intricate design by Arnold Machin. The letters E, for Queen Elizabeth II, and P for Prince Philip are centred, with forget-me-not foliage encasing them. This flower represents love and respect. The small figure of Eros, God of Love, stands between the initials which are drowned with the Royal Crown. Around the rim is an inscription reading 'ELIZABETH AND PHILIP · 20 NOVEMBER · 1947 - 1972.' The other side is also a design by Arnold Machin, and features the elegant second official portrait of The Queen to be used on circulating UK coinage.