Royal Wedding 1981 Prince Charles and Princess Diana Commemorative Crown Coin

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• Prince Charles & Lady Diana Royal Wedding Commemorative Crown Coin July 29 1981

  This British 1981 Royal Wedding Commemorative Crown coin was issued by the British Royal Mint to celebrate the marriage of Prince Charles (now King Charles III) and Lady Diana Spencer on July 29, 1981.

  Key Facts About This Coin

  It features a double portrait of Charles and Diana on the reverse (the back) and the second official portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse (the front).

  Denomination: Technically, a crown has a face value of 25 pence, though this is not written anywhere on the coin. It is a continuation of the traditional "crown" coin.

  Material: Made of cupro-nickel (an alloy of copper and nickel), although it is silver in colour it is not .

  What is it worth?

  There is a common misconception online that these coins are worth thousands of pounds. You may see them listed on eBay for £10,000 or more, but these are speculative listings that do not reflect actual sales.

  Real Market Value: Over 26 million of these were minted, so they are still very common and most collectors keep them as mementos of the 1980s. In standard condition without a protective case, they typically sell up to £5 but it’s the presentation that matters. If the coin is in a velvet Royal Mint folder and plastic presentation case, it can be worth £15 and some are worth roughly between £40 to £60 in exceptional condition and as proof coins for collectors. The higher value coin is usually much shinier and sits in a velvet-lined box. This coin is valued between £15 to £20 based on it's condition and protective casing.

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