Queen Elizabeth II – the longest reigning monarch in the history of the British Empire
Queen Elizabeth II was born Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary on April 21, 1926, in London, England. When her father, King George VI, died in 1952, Elizabeth suddenly became Queen of the entire British Empire. Her official coronation took place in 1953, when she was crowned Queen Elizabeth II, Royal Sovereign of the United Kingdom. In 2015, England, her sovereign states, and all British citizens throughout the world congratulated Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on becoming the longest reigning monarch in Great Britain`s history. In 2017, Her Royal Highness celebrated the 65th
Anniversary of her historic coronation.
A colossal 24k gold-coated coin available exclusively from American Mint
Specially designed and minted to mark the Diamond Jubilee 60th Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II`s coronation, this limited-edition coin is a massive work of art. At 2.75" in diameter, it is nearly 3 times the diameter of a quarter and weighs as much as 20 quarters put together. This magnificent coin is minted to the highest quality "Proof" standard and is luxuriously coated in 24k gold. The obverse features a stunning full-color reproduction of Her Majesty`s official portrait from her 1953 coronation. A highly
detailed engraving of the Royal Coat of Arms is featured on the reverse.
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| Limitation: |
5,555 complete collections |
| Material: |
Copper, coated in 24k gold with padprinting |
| Quality: |
Proof |
| Weight: |
32 g |
| Diameter: |
40 mm |
| Issue year: |
2012 |
| Obverse: |
Coronation of HM Queen Elizabeth II |
| Reverse: |
Coat of Arms of HM Queen Elizabeth II 1952-2012 |
