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    Royal Wedding Crown (25p) 1981

    Elizabeth II Royal Wedding
    1981United Kingdom

    Worth about £1.60 in circulated condition. 26,773,600 were minted, the 3rd lowest of any circulation Crown (25p).

    Denomination
    Crown (25p)
    Estimated Value
    £1.60
    Numista catalogue · Mar 2026How we value coins
    Condition
    Circulation
    Mintage
    26,773,600

    Physical Properties

    Composition:Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni)
    Weight:28.28g
    Shape:Round
    Diameter:38.61mm
    Thickness:3.2mm
    Currency:Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
    Mint:Royal Mint

    Features & Details

    CommemorativeRoundCopper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni)Royal Wedding 1981
    Value source:Numista catalogue
    Value date:6 Mar 2026

    Is the Royal Wedding 1981 Crown (25p) rare?

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    Its circulation mintage of 26,773,600 is the 3rd lowest of 3 circulation Crown (25p) coins in the catalogue.

    About the Royal Wedding Crown (25p) 1981

    The Elizabeth II Royal Wedding coin, issued in 1981 to commemorate the marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, holds a notable place in numismatic history as a reflection of British royal heritage and public sentiment during a time of significant cultural change. Struck by the Royal Mint, this £0.25 coin features a portrait of the couple on the reverse, capturing their likeness in a style that resonates with the era's artistic conventions. The coin's copper-nickel composition adds to its durability, making it a tangible piece of history that continues to evoke nostalgia for the public's fascination with the British monarchy.

    ⓘHow this was written

    Written with AI from catalogue data. Sentences that contradict this coin's year, denomination, finish, mintage or value are removed automatically; the rest has not been checked by a person. How we value coins

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