Description
Theme:
Long Live the Queen!
Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
On a rainy Tuesday morning in London, England, on June 2, 1953, 26 year-old Queen Elizabeth II began her horse-drawn Coronation procession along the Thames River from Buckingham Palace to the Westminster Abbey.
As her golden coach wove its way across the city, the new Queen waved to tens of thousands of cheering subjects. Perhaps she thought about another young Queen Elizabeth, who had made a similar journey some 394 years ago. Her mind doubtless turned, as well, to her beloved father, King George VI, who had passed away a year and a half earlier. Like the weighty royal robes she wore, her place in England’s history must have impressed itself powerfully upon the young sovereign.
As Queen Elizabeth II made her way into Westminster’s Coronation Theatre, 8,000 dignitaries and well-wishers rose to greet the young Queen and the choir sang a triumphant chorus. For the first time in history, the awesome spectacle of a British coronation was broadcast around the world. Queen Elizabeth, seated in King Edward’s Chair, wearing St. Edward’s crown, holding the Sword and the Orb, and adorned in the golden raiment of royalty, assumed her full power as Queen to cries of “God save the Queen!” and “Long live the Queen!” from the four corners of her kingdom. As it had been for centuries, the ancient torch of kingly power was once again renewed.
Special Features:
- A Royal Canadian Mint First… Colour on a 5oz coin. Now, the largest coin featuring colour.
- A highly limited mintage is sure to make this a sought-after coin for collectors around the world who wish to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s accession.
- The image used on the $50 fine silver coin is the official coronation photograph taken by Cecil Beaton in June 2, 1953 licensed by the Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A) in London.
- The 60th anniversary of the Queen’s Coronation will be marked by activities around the world and this coin marks a unique way to participate in the celebrations.
Product Specifications:
Face Value:50 dollars
Mintage:1,500
Composition:99.99% fine silver
Weight (g):157.6
Diameter (mm):65.25
Edge:Serrated
Finish:Proof
Certificate:Serialized
Artist:Licensed by the Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A) in London
Packaging:
Coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint branded maroon clamshell case lined with flock and protected by a custom sleeve.
Advertising Date: April 2, 2013
Launch Date: April 9th, 2013
Complete Certificate Text:
Long Live the Queen!
Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
On a rainy Tuesday morning in London, England, on June 2, 1953, 26 year-old Queen Elizabeth II began her horse-drawn Coronation procession along the Thames River from Buckingham Palace to the Abbey Church of St. Peter Westminster.
As her golden coach wove its way across the city, the new Queen waved to tens of thousands of cheering subjects. Perhaps she thought about another young Queen Elizabeth, who had made a similar journey some 394 years ago. Her mind doubtless turned, as well, to her beloved father, King George VI, who had passed away a year and a half earlier. Like the weighty royal robes she wore, her place in England’s history must have impressed itself powerfully upon the young regent.
As Queen Elizabeth made her way into Westminster’s Coronation Theatre, 8,000 dignitaries and well-wishers rose to greet the young Queen and the choir sang a triumphant chorus. For the first time in history, the awesome spectacle of a British coronation was broadcast around the world. Queen Elizabeth, seated in King Edward’s Chair, wearing St. Edward’s crown, holding the Sword and the Orb, and adorned in the golden raiment of royalty, assumed her full power as Queen to cries of “God save the Queen!” and “Long live the Queen!” from the four corners of her kingdom. As it had been for centuries, the ancient torch of kingly power was once again renewed.
