Queen Elizabeth II - 90th Birthday Commemorative Coin

Queen Elizabeth II was born Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary on April 21, 1926, in London, England. When her father, Prince Albert, was unexpectedly made King in 1936, Elizabeth suddenly became the heir to throne of the entire British Empire. The young Elizabeth showed her regal presence comforting and reassuring all of England's children during World War II. After the death of her father in 1953, she was crowned Queen Elizabeth II, royal sovereign of the United Kingdom. In Westminster Abbey, where English kings and queens have been crowned for over 900 years, she stood beside her husbandPrince Philip, as the Archbishop of Canterbury gloriously presented "Queen Elizabeth, your undoubted Queen." In jubilation, the people responded with shouts of "God Save Queen Elizabeth." The ceremonywas a spectacle unlike any the world had ever seen.

Earlier this year, England, her sovereign states, and all British citizens celebrated Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II becoming the longest reigning monarch in Great Britain's history. Now, the entire world joins in jubilation to mark the beloved Queen's 90th birthday.

Now, you have the incredible opportunity to be among the first collectors in the U.S. to own this magnificent coin. Specially minted by the prestigious British firm Windsor Mint to honor Her Majesty's 90th birthday, this 24k gold-layered coin features a magnificently detailed portrait of Queen Elizabeth II with a swirling full-color British flag and is accented with a brilliant Swarovski crystal. The reverse is dedicated to the life of Britain's longestreigning Monarch.