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The British Royal Family in portraits

Started by <k>, June 04, 2012, 01:56:49 PM

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#15
Jamaica $10 1981.jpg


Jamaica issued a 10 dollar coin.

The design was the work of Michael Rizzello.
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#16
Jersey, 2 pounds, 1981.jpg

Jersey issued a 2 pound coin.

The portrait was by Michael Rizzello.
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#17
Lesotho, a Commonwealth member, issued 30 and 250 maloti coins.
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#18
Mauritius, another Commonwealth member, issued a 10 rupees coin. The portrait shows Prince Charles in a high collar, probably a miltary one. The portrait was the work of Christopher Ironside.
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#19
St. Helena 25 Pence 1981.jpg


St Helena, a British overseas territory, issued a 25 pence coin. 

Ascension Island also issued a commemorative coin.

That coin did not depict the Royal couple. 

The design above was by Michael Rizzello and modelled by Hubert Elsasser.
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#20
Tristan da Cunha 25 pence 1981.jpg

Tristan da Cunha issued a 25 pence coin. 

The design was by Michael Rizzello and modelled by Hubert Elsasser.
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#21
Tonga 1 hau 1981.jpg

Tonga, 1 hau, 1981.

Designer: Philip Nathan.
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#22
Turks and Caicos 10 crowns 1981.jpg

The Turks and Caicos Islands issued a 10 crowns coin.
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#23
Uganda 10 shillings.JPG


Uganda issued a 25 shillings coin.

It was designed by E W Roberts.

He is an Australian coin and stamp designer.
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#24
Samoa 1 tala 1981.jpg


Western Samoa, a Commonwealth member, issued a 25 tala coin.

The portrait was by E W Roberts.

Western Samoa is now known simply as Samoa.
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#25
New Zealand $1 1983.jpg


New Zealand did not issue a coin for the Royal Wedding of 1981.

It did, though, issue a dollar coin commemorating the Royal Visit of 1983.

The portrait was designed by Philip Nathan.
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#26


In 1984 Ascension Island and St Helena each issued a 50 pence coin celebrating Prince Andrew's visit.

The common portrait was designed by Robert Elderton.


Falkland Islands 50 pence 1985.jpg

In 1985 Prince Andrew visited the Falkland Islands.

A 50 pence coin was issued with the same portrait.

Here, though, he wears a military ribbon, and with a different legend.
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#27



In 1986 Prince Andrew married Sarah Ferguson.

She then became Duchess of York.

The UK issued commemorative stamps but no coins.

This $1 coin was issued by the Cook Islands.

They are a self-governing territory of New Zealand.

Designer: John Savage.
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#28
The Falkland Islands, a British overseas territory, issued a silver 25 pounds coin. Designer: Robert Elderton.
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#29
The Isle of Man issued a commemorative crown.
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