1972 Cayman Islands Silver $25 – Royal Silver Wedding Anniversary – KM#9 – Proof
Celebrate a historic royal milestone with this 1972 Cayman Islands Silver 25 Dollars Proof coin, issued to commemorate the 25th wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Married in 1947, the royal couple celebrated their silver wedding anniversary in 1972, marking a quarter-century of marriage.
The obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Arnold Machin. The reverse displays the conjoined portraits of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, accompanied by the inscriptions “Silver Wedding Anniversary,” “1947–1972,” and “Twenty-Five Dollars.”
Struck in an elegant proof finish, this large-format commemorative coin combines royal history, detailed craftsmanship, and substantial silver content.
Specifications:
Country: Cayman Islands
Year: 1972
Denomination: 25 Dollars
Commemorative Theme: 25th Wedding Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip
Catalog Number: KM#9
Composition: 92.5% silver (.925 sterling silver)
Weight: 51.35 grams
Diameter: 45 mm
Actual Silver Weight: Approximately 1.5271 troy oz
Finish: Proof
Mintage: 26,000 proof coins
Mint: Royal Canadian Mint, Ottawa, Canada
Edge: Reeded
With more than 1.5 troy ounces of pure silver and a limited proof mintage, this coin is an appealing addition to royal memorabilia, world silver coin collections, and commemorative numismatic sets.