The Queen Elizabeth II Sapphire Coronation 2018 Two Portraits Coin includes a picture of His Majesty King George VI taken from one of the last coins of his reign on the right with a picture of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II taken from one of the very first coins of her reign on the left. St Edwards Crown, which becomes part of the Crown Jewels, is likewise included into the design in addition to contoured lines representing the bond between Her Majesty and her father.
On 2nd June 1953, the attention of countless people worldwide was on Westminster Abbey for the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II following the death of her father, King George VI over a year previously. To honour this historical occasion, Pobjoy Mint is launching a coin on behalf of the Government of the British Virgin Islands which has actually been produced in Cupro Nickel.
The Coronation of Her Majesty was held at Westminster Abbey which has actually been the setting for every Coronation since that 1066. St Edward's Crown, made in 1661, was placed on the head of Her Majesty throughout the Coronation service.
The obverse of the Queen Elizabeth II Sapphire Coronation 2018 Two Portraits Coin includes a picture of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II produced solely for Pobjoy Mint.
The Queen Elizabeth II Sapphire Coronation 2018 Two Portraits Coin will likewise be available in 1oz Piedfort Fine Silver with the picture of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in ULTRA HIGH RELIEF and the picture of His Majesty King George VI incused.
