At only 25 years of age, Elizabeth became the Queen of England in 1952, following the unexpected death of her father, King George VI. She ruled for the next 70 years to become the longest-reigning monarch in British history. Her ascension to the worlds most famous throne came at a time when Great Britain was facing vast political and cultural changes. Through it all,
Queen Elizabeth II reigned with a dignified and calm demeanor that became a comfort to all her subjects, even as she and her family experienced unprecedented levels of media exposure. Even at the age of 96,
Elizabeth continued to work, meeting with public officials and foreign dignitaries, promoting her kingdom up to the end.
On September 8, 2022, Queen Elizabeth II passed away peacefully at Balmoral Castle. Her death marked the end of an era as the world mourned the loss of one of the most admired and beloved monarchs in the history of British Empire.
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| Limitation: |
5000 sets worldwide |
| Material: |
Cu, coated in 24k gold |
| Quality: |
Proof |
| Dimensions: |
15 mm x 35 mm |
| Weight: |
8 g |
| Issue year: |
2022 |
| Obverse: |
24 images from the life of Queen Elizabeth II |
| Reverse: |
Royal crest |