Commemorating the life and legacy of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, this set includes the 1953 Five-Shilling Coronation Crown and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2022 UK £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin.
The 1953 coin was struck by The Royal Mint to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation and was the first commemorative crown of Her Majesty’s record-breaking reign. The obverse of the 2022 UK £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin in this set, which was issued as a memorial tribute to the late Queen, bears the first official definitive coinage portrait of His Majesty King Charles III.
The 2022 coin is in Brilliant Uncirculated grade, and the 1953 crown is Uncirculated.
The mint says about the set:
Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, passed away peacefully on 8 September 2022. Widely respected and admired, Her Majesty is remembered for her grace, dignity, humour and, above all, her devotion to duty. In honour of Queen Elizabeth II, we are releasing historic memorial coin sets that mark significant milestones in Her Majesty’s life. Our beautifully crafted memorial sets are wonderful keepsakes of Queen Elizabeth II’s record-breaking reign and enduring legacy. They also commemorate a significant moment in history, as we mark the beginning of His Majesty The King’s reign and enter a new era for the UK and its coinage. |
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