This coin shows Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip at the start of their marriage in 1947. This coin celebrates a royal marriage that is a model of virtuous stability. The Royal couple first met as children. They were third cousins because Phillip's mother was a sister of Lord Louis Mountbatten and his farther was the deposed Prince Andrew of Greece. During the second world war they met again and their friendship developed into romance. Phillip served with distinctionin the Royal Navy during the war, and it was not until after peace was declared that the couple were able to announce their engagement. This was on Elizabeth's 21st birthday. The wedding took place at Westminster Abbey on 20th November 1947 and the popular event marked a break from from post war austerity.

Technical Specifications

Denomination	Diameter	Weight	Fineness	Gold Content
25 Crowns	25.5	7.7833	.5833	0.1469

Notes on Table
Diameter = Diameter in millimetres.
Weight = Gross weight in grams.
Fineness = purity of gold alloy.
Gold Content = Actual gold content in troy ounces.

Prices & Availability
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Date	Denomination	Description	Grade	Mintage	Availability	Price £	Price $
1997	25 Crowns	Golden Wedding- Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip	Proof, FDC	1,500	Yes	£185	Ask

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Low Carat Gold Coin Alloys
While writing the paragraphs above about the 14 carat gold coin, we realised we should add a page about low carat gold alloy coins.

Turks and Caicos Islands Silver and Base Metal Coins
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