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.
Q: This is a question youâve probably been asked a few times before but Iâm going to ask it again. Knowing the odds of actually becoming an astronaut, what made you want to apply to be an astronaut? Image to right: Astronaut Dominic L. Gorie, STS-123 commander. Image credit: NASA. A: Well, I canât imagine a, a more exciting job for a pilot.