On 9 September 2015 a remarkable royal milestone will be etched quietly into the history books. After 63 glorious years, Her Majesty The Queen will become our longest reigning monarch, surpassing the record set by her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria more than a century ago.
Royal Mint will be releasing a lasting memento of this truly rare event in British history. To celebrate this remarkable journey from Her Majesty’s coronation to the position she holds today – respected stateswoman and global icon, reshaping the monarchy for modern times and providing a reassuring presence through decades of change.
Respected, loved and admired all over the world, mark this once-in-a-lifetime occasion for The Queen with this commemorative coin range:
- £5 coins available in Silver and Gold Proof, Brilliant Uncirculated and Silver Proof Piedfort and Silver Proof Piedfort Platinum Proof Piedfort.
- Five-Ounce and kilo coins available in both Gold and Silver Proof.
Renowned artist James Butler MBE RA, designer of The Queen’s Great Seal of the Realm, has created both the obverse and the reverse of this commemorative coins. The coin’s reverse bears the familiar symbol of royalty, the Coronation Crown, while the obverse features a rare commemorative effigy of Her Majesty. Your coin is accompanied by a booklet that details highlights of The Queen’s reign, and a Certificate of Authenticity that confirms the coin’s low mintage. This coin stands alone as a worthy addition to any collection, or a collectable memento of this rare event.
Please visit the Royal Mint website to find out about the Longest Reigning Monarch Coins at www.royalmint.com.
