This was the first time in the history of United Kingdom coinage that a reigning monarch appeared on the same coin as her mother.

The ordinary business strike was a Royal Mint commemorative issue and not intended for general circulation. The coin was also issued in a presentation card.

Features

Issuer United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)

Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022)

Type Non-circulating coin

Year 1980

Value 25 Pence

0.25 GBP = USD 0.30

Currency Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)

Composition Copper-nickel

Weight 28.28 g

Diameter 38.61 mm

Thickness 2.89 mm

Shape Round

Technique Milled

Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑