1972 Silver Wedding Anniversary 25p Crown Elizabeth II Coin
Collectable 1972 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Silver Wedding Anniversary Crown coin from the Royal Mint.
Obverse Of The 1972 Crown Coin
This coin features a beautiful portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the heads side which was designed by artist and sculptor Arnold Machin. This design was used on all British coins between 1968 and 1984. The text around the edge reads 'ELIZABETH II D · G · REG · F · D · '.
Arnold Machin's Royal Cypher Design
The tails side of this coin features the initials 'E' and 'P' for Elizabeth and Philip (the Duke of Edinburgh), with a crown above and a cherub between, flying amid flourishing vines. Above are the words 'ELIZABETH AND PHILIP' and below '20 NOVEMBER · 1947-1972'.
What Are 1947-1972 Elizabeth And Philip Coins Worth?
The 1972 Silver Wedding Anniversary Crown coin is technically worth 25p and is legal tender in the UK, though you will struggle to spend or exchange them. The Crown was an old British coin, used before decimalisation but still produced by the Royal Mint to commemorate important royal occasions.
Read more: What Are 25p Crown Coins And What Are They Worth?
How Many 1972 Silver Wedding Crowns Were Made?
The UK's national mint struck 7,452,100 cupronickel Crown coins to celebrate the Queen and Prince Philip's 25th wedding anniversary. Another 100,000 925 silver 1972 Crown coins were also produced and we also have examples of this coin available for purchase.
Buying Old Crown Coins Online
These historic 1972 Crown coins are pre-owned. They may show signs of wear and handling, similar to the coins you find in your change. Our specialists will select a high-quality, authenticated example from our current stock, ready to be packaged and posted to your address.
Frequently Asked Questions
These coins were sold by banks and post offices to celebrate the 1972 silver wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Because more than seven million were struck, they are fairly common today and not worth much more than their face value, which is 25p.
Coins with writing on them that read '20 November 1947-1927' are official Royal Mint collector's coins made to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip's 25th wedding anniversary. Millions were sold, so they are not worth much more than their face value of 25p today.
Most 1972 Elizabeth and Philip coins are worth their face value, which is 25p. Collectors may pay a little more to add these coins to their collection, which were issued to celebrate the 25th wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.
The Royal Mint struck 7,452,100 cupronickel Crown coins in 1972 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip's 25th wedding anniversary. A further 100,000 were made in 925 sterling silver with the same design.
If you have found a loose silver-coloured coin that reads '20 November 1947-1972' or a coin in a square acrylic case, it is most likely made of cupronickel. Coins with a similar design were made from 925 sterling silver to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's 25th wedding anniversary, but these are usually found in clamshell boxes.
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