List of people on coins of the United Kingdom colonies
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This is a list of people who have appeared on coins of the United Kingdom's colonies in the sterling zone. It does not include former colonies of the British Empire and their currencies. The reigning monarch has appeared on the obverse of all coins.
Ascension Island
Prince Andrew
1984: Fifty pence coin for his royal visit...
Falkland Islands
Prince Andrew
1985: Fifty pence coin for his opening of Mount Pleasant airport.
Charles, Prince of Wales (1948–)
1981: Fifty pence coin marking his marriage to Lady Diana Spencer.
Diana, Princess of Wales (1961–1997)
1981: Fifty pence coin marking her marriage to Prince Charles.
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother (1900–2002)
1980: Fifty pence coin marking her 80th birthday.
Gibraltar
Sir Winston Churchill (1874–1965)
1993: Fourteen ECU coin.
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother (1900–2002)
1980: One crown coin marking 80th birthday.
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