A trilogy of silver coins from the British, Canadian and Australian mints. Limited to only 4,000sets worldwide. (1,950 sets for Canada and the US)
An international Diamond Jubilee celebration.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II acceded to the throne in 1952 to become the monarch of England and the Commonwealth realms of which the Dominions of Canada andAustralia were part. Just 25 years of age, she was already a seasoned states woman,having long acted on The King's behalf during the many years he struggled with illness.
The Queen is one of the world's most recognized and most-travelled monarchs. As the60th year of her reign begins, she continues to draw enthusiastic admirers wherever she goes. The British monarchy has marked a Diamond Jubilee only once throughoutits 1,200-year history—for Queen Victoria in 1897. For Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee, itis a source of pride in England and the Commonwealth—a rare milestone of exceptional service and devotion to be celebrated the world over.
SPECIFICATIONS
Product Number
117244
Mintage
4,000
Weight
0.5 g
UK Silver Proof £5 Coin: Mintage 75,000
Composition
92.5% silver, 7.5% copper
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Finish
proof
Artist
Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS (reverse & obverse)
Canadian Silver Proof $20: Mintage 15,000
Composition
99.99% pure silver
Weight
31.39 g
Diameter
38 mm
Finish
proof
Artist
Laurie McGaw (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
Australian Silver Proof 50c: Mintage 4,000
Composition
99.9% pure silver
Weight
18.24 g
Diameter
31.51 mm
Finish
proof
Artist
Michael Meszaros (reverse), Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS (obverse)