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| Issuer | Tristan da Cunha |
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| Year | 1977 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, rendered in the second portrait by Arnold Machin. The Queen is depicted with a draped neckline and elegant coiffure. The legend arcs around the upper right periphery reading QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND, while the jubilee dates 1952-1977 arc along the left field. The design is enclosed within a beaded border. |
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| Reverse description | Central depiction of a vessel, identified as the RMS St. Helena or a supply ship, sailing before the dramatic volcanic peak of Tristan da Cunha island in the background, rendered in fine relief. In the foreground of the lower field, a seabird is shown skimming the water surface, adding naturalistic detail to the composition. The legend TRISTAN DA CUNHA arcs along the upper periphery, while TWENTY FIVE PENCE curves along the lower periphery. The design is enclosed within a beaded border. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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