The “Crown” has a long history as a currency coin dating all the way back to the time of Henry VIII. In more recent times the crown has been struck as a commemorative coin to mark significant royal events such as birthdays, weddings or jubilees. Here, we take a look at the crown’s origins and […]
Queen Elizabeth II 2018 Gold Sovereign Prestige Set (3 coins)
- This set includes the 2018 proof quarter sovereign, half sovereign and sovereign
- Featuring the classic St George and the Dragon reverse design with the addition of a ’65’ privy mark to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Sapphire Jubilee
- Highest possible Proof quality
- Struck in 22 carat gold
- VAT exempt
Benedetto Pistrucci – The Man Behind The Design
There is a myriad of designs that adorn coins all over the world. From shields and floral wreaths, to coats of arms and cyphers. But one particular design, many believe, stands head and shoulders above the rest. The design is that of St George and the Dragon – on the reverse of the sovereign of […]
Queen Elizabeth II 2021 The 95th Birthday Commemorative Two Coin Set
- The silver two ounce crown is the first time a royal birthday has been celebrated with a British coin in two ounces of pure silver.
- Both coins have a milled (reeded) edge
- The cupro-nickel crown is Brilliant Uncirculated while the two ounce version is Proof quality
- Both feature the superb 95th birthday design (see description of design below)
- Housed in a luxury presentation case with certificate and colour booklet with images from Her Majesty’s life and a timeline.
Queen Elizabeth II 2021 The 95th Birthday Commemorative Silver Set
- This set includes the five pound crown IN SOLID STERLING SILVER and the pure 99.9% silver TWO OUNCE version
- This silver two ounce is the first time a royal birthday has been celebrated with a British coin in two ounces of pure silver.
- The silver five pound has an inscribed edge ‘FULL OF HONOUR AND YEARS’. The silver two ounce has a milled (reeded) edge
- Both coins are the highest Proof quality
- Both feature the superb 95th birthday design
- Housed in a luxury presentation case with certificate and colour booklet with images from Her Majesty’s life and a timeline.
Queen Elizabeth II – Seven Facts
Queen Elizabeth II is the world’s longest reigning monarch, and one of the most well respected too. Born in 1926 as Elizabeth Alexandra Mary to The Duke and Duchess of York, she grew up in London with her sister, Princess Margaret. Even though the Queen has lived much of her life in the public eye, […]
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