Five Royal Commemorative Crowns, 1953–1981

1953 Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Crown: Issued as a five-shilling coin to mark the coronation, equivalent to 25p after decimalisation.

1972 Silver Wedding Anniversary Commemorative Crown: Issued in 1972 to mark the Silver Wedding Anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.

1977 Queen’s Silver Jubilee Commemorative Crown: Issued in 1977 to commemorate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II achieving her Silver Jubilee.

1980 Queen Mother’s 80th Birthday Commemorative Crown: Issued in 1980 to celebrate the birthday of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother.

1981 Royal Wedding Charles and Diana Commemorative Crown: Issued to mark the marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer.