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Collectable Prince Charles and Princess Diana Royal Wedding 1981 official Crown coin.
The heads side of these 1981 Crown coins shows a youthful portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara, created by Arnold Machin. The writing around reads 'D · G · REG · F · D · ELIZABETH II'.
The tails side of 1981 Royal Wedding coins features profile portraits of Lady Di and Prince Charles with the date below (1981) and writing around that reads 'H.R.H. PRINCE OF WALES AND LADY DIANA SPENCER'. The portraits were designed by engraver Philip Nathan.
1981 Charles and Diana Crown coins are made from cupronickel, a similar metal alloy to that used to make the coins in your change today. These Crown coins are larger than modern UK circulating coinage, measuring 38.6 millimetres in diameter and weighing 28.3 grams. The coins we are offering here are not made of silver but a sought-after 925 sterling silver proof edition was also released by The Royal Mint in limited numbers.
Technically, UK Crown coins dated between 1818 and 1981 have a face value of 25p, though they may be worth more to collectors. The price of our 1981 Royal Wedding Crown coins includes postage and packaging.
Read more: What Are 25p Crown Coins And What Are They Worth?
Like many older British coins, these collectable Royal Wedding Crowns may show signs of handling or tarnishing. Our expert numismatists carefully select the highest quality examples for you to add to your collection, with each 1981 Crown carefully authenticated.
The 1981 coin issued by The Royal Mint to celebrate the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer features two profile portraits of the royal couple. These collectable Crown coins are made from cupronickel and were released by the UK’s national mint to celebrate the marriage.
Most 1981 Charles and Diana coins are not made of silver; they are actually made of cupronickel, which is similar to the metal used to make the coins in your change. A 925 sterling silver edition was produced for collectors, but these are generally found in clamshell boxes with a certificate enclosed.
Technically, 1981 Charles and Diana Crown coins have a face value of 25p, though you will struggle to spend them in shops. They may be worth a little more to collectors, but these coins are fairly common, and you should not pay more than a few pounds for them.
Right now, 1981 Prince Charles and Princess Diana coins have a face value of 25p, the same as all old Crown coins dating back to 1818. Originally, British Crown coins were worth five Shillings or 60 old-money Pence, but this changed when Britain decimalised its currency in 1971.
