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25 Pence - Elizabeth II Battle of Waterloo
| Issuer | Pobjoy Mint |
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| Year | 2013 |
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| Currency | Pound (1976-date) |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II after the portrait by Ian Rank-Broadley, depicting the Queen wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara. The legend 'ELIZABETH II' arcs along the left field and 'ST. HELENA' along the right, with the date '2013' positioned in the lower field beneath the portrait. The effigy is rendered in high relief with fine detail to the crown and facial features. |
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| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH II ST. HELENA 2013 |
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The Pobjoy Mint has produced commemorative coinage for dozens of British Overseas Territories and small island dependencies since the 1970s, and this issue follows that commercial pattern — struck not from any parliamentary mandate but as a privately contracted collectible. The Battle of Waterloo's bicentennial commemoration cycle was already well underway by 2013, with numerous mints competing for the market ahead of the 2015 anniversary.
Silver-plated copper-nickel is a finish that wears at contact points within years, a practical consideration for long-term storage.