A. E. writes: I have a 1981 Charles/Diana wedding coin, special edition 25 pence silver piece. I thought that Great Britain doesnât make a 25 pence.It is about the size of a 50 cent piece.he copper-nickel issues are worth about US$1, issued in a plastic bank envelope, CuNi specimen, issued in a Royal Mint folder, about US$3.00. A silver (sterling) proof version was marketed by the British Royal Mint (28.27 grams sterling silver), mintage: 218,000. Value: about $25.
How long do you have to study to become an astronaut? A: NASA requires its mission specialists and its commander and pilot astronauts to have bachelor's degrees in biological science, physical science, mathematics or engineering; most people take four years to earn these degrees.
Astronauts apply knowledge and skills to tasks for which they are trained. Astronauts need to be able to apply their considerable knowledge and skills to the tasks for which they have been trained; be able to bear tremendous responsibility while in orbit; and be determined to succeed. This is what makes them special.