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25 Pence - Elizabeth II Garter Day
| Issuer | Government of Saint Helena and Ascension |
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| Year | 2013 |
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| Engraver(s) | Obverse: Raphael David Maklouf Reverse: Heena Aujla |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II after the third definitive portrait by Raphael David Maklouf, depicting the Queen wearing the George IV State Diadem, a pearl drop earring, and a pearl necklace. The engraver's initials 'RDM' appear at the base of the truncation. The surrounding legend reads 'QUEEN ELIZABETH II ST. HELENA · ASCENSION' in the upper field, with '·2013·25 PENCE·' in the lower field, all set against a deeply mirrored proof field. |
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| Reverse description | A highly detailed rendering of the Star of the Most Noble Order of the Garter occupies the central field, depicted at an angle to convey depth and artistic dynamism. The star features a faceted cross of St. George at its centre, surrounded by an oval garter strap bearing the Order's motto 'HONI·SOIT·QUI·MAL·Y·PENSE' in raised lettering, all set upon an elaborately detailed radiant sunburst. The inscription 'THE MOST HONOURABLE GARTER THAT EVER WAS WORN' appears in bold multi-line lettering in the upper right field. The engraver's initials 'ha' appear at the bottom of the design, and the mintmark 'HA' is present in the field. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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