Jersey – 1972 – Pounds – 25th Anniversary of the Wedding of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip – 5 Gold Coin Set

Jersey – 1972 – Official Gold and Silver Coin Set – 25th Wedding Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II & Prince Philip

This exclusive set was issued by the States of Jersey in 1972 to celebrate the 25th wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. It contains five gold and four silver coins, presented in the original case with a certificate of authenticity.

Design:

• Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Arnold Machin.

• Reverse: Individual motifs designed by Norman Sillman depicting cultural and historical symbols of Jersey.

Gold coins:

1. 5 pounds

   • Weight: 2.62 g

   • Fineness: .917 (22 carats)

   • Fine weight: 2.4 g

   • Diameter: 14.5 mm

   • Back: Shrew

2. 10 pounds

   • Weight: 4.64 g

   • Fineness: .917

   • Fine weight: 4.26 g

   • Diameter: 18 mm

   • Reverse: Bronze Age torque

3. 20 pounds

   • Weight: 9.26 g

   • Fineness: .917

   • Fine weight: 8.5 g

   • Diameter: 22.5 mm

   • Back: Ormer mussel (Haliotis Tuberculata)

4. 25 pounds

   • Weight: 11.9 g

   • Fineness: .917

   • Fine weight: 10.92 g

   • Diameter: 25 mm

   • Reverse: Royal coat of arms of 1593 above the gate of Elizabeth Castle

5. 50 pounds

   • Weight: 22.63 g

   • Fineness: .917

   • Fine weight: 20.76 g

   • Diameter: 31 mm

   • Reverse: Coat of arms of the Bailiwick of Jersey (three golden lions)

Silver coins:

1. 1 pound

   • Weight: 10.84 g

   • Fineness: .925 (sterling silver)

   • Fine weight: 10.03 g

   • Diameter: 30 mm

   • Back: Jersey lilies

2. 2 pounds

   • Weight: 21.64 g

   • Fineness: .925

   • Fine weight: 20.02 g

   • Diameter: 36 mm

   • Back: Sailing ship “Alexandria”

3. 2½ pounds

   • Weight: 27.1 g

   • Fineness: .925

   • Fine weight: 25.07 g

   • Diameter: 40.1 mm

   • Back: Lobster (Homarus Vulgaris)

4. 50 pence

   • Weight: 5.42 g

   • Fineness: .925

   • Fine weight: 5.01 g

   • Diameter: 23 mm

   • Reverse: Outline of the island of Jersey with royal sceptre

Special features:

• Total weight of gold: 51.05 g

• Total fine gold weight: 46.84 g

• Total weight of silver: 65 g

• Total fine silver weight: 60.13 g

• Mint: Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom

• Original packaging: Blue case, including certificate of authenticity

An outstanding collector’s item that combines the cultural diversity of Jersey and the royal history of Great Britain in a unique coin set. Ideal for discerning numismatists and lovers of historical commemorative coins.