What is the 1981 Royal Wedding commemorative crown coin issued by The Royal Mint?

The 1981 Royal Wedding crown coin is an official British legal tender commemorative piece struck by The Royal Mint to mark the royal marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer on July 29, 1981. It features the dual profile portrait on the reverse and was distributed globally in various official packaging options, including special Hong Kong presentation editions.

Is the 1981 Royal Wedding Charles and Diana crown coin made of solid silver?

The standard circulation and presentation crown coins are struck in cupro-nickel (28.28 grams, 38.61 mm diameter). While cupro-nickel was the standard metal for commemorative crowns of this era, The Royal Mint also struck a separate limited-edition .925 sterling silver proof version for collectors.

How much is the 1981 Royal Wedding Charles and Diana commemorative crown coin worth?

The collector value of the 1981 Royal Wedding crown depends on physical condition, metal composition, and original presentation packaging. While loose cupro-nickel strikes are common, specialized regional packaging—such as the Hong Kong edition in its original red plush presentation box—commands higher collector demand among royal memorabilia enthusiasts, with physical condition and provenance verified under Koala Group inspection standards.

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1981 Royal Wedding Commemorative Crown Coin – Prince Charles & Lady Diana Spencer

Name: 1981 Royal Wedding Commemorative Crown Coin – Prince Charles & Lady Diana Spencer
SKU: HK-1981-RW-CC-PWLD
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This original 1981 Royal Wedding Commemorative Crown marks the marriage of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer on July 29th 1981, one of the most collected royal commemorative coins of the 20th century.

Royal Wedding commemorative crown coin Details

Obverse: Conjoined portraits of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer
Reverse: Queen Elizabeth II portrait with "D.G.REG.F.D. ELIZABETH II" inscription
Inscription: "Royal Wedding Commemorative Crown - July 29th 1981 - Lady Diana Spencer"
Issue: Hong Kong commemorative strike
Presented in original red display case

Condition

Coin retains original presentation case. Surface shows light age-consistent wear.

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What is the 1981 Royal Wedding commemorative crown coin?

It's an official commemorative coin marking the marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer on 29 July 1981, issued in various strikes including this Hong Kong presentation edition.

Is the 1981 Royal Wedding crown coin silver?

No, this is a cupro-nickel strike, the standard metal for British crown coins of this era. A limited silver proof version was also issued separately by the Royal Mint.

How much is the 1981 Royal Wedding commemorative crown coin worth?

Value depends on condition, issue type and original packaging. Hong Kong strikes in their original red presentation case attract collector interest, especially for Diana memorabilia.

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