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The coin commemorates Queen Elizabeth II's 70th (Platinum) Wedding Anniversary to Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh. The Queen, then known as Princess Elizabeth, married the Duke of Edinburgh, known then as Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten, at Westminster Abbey in London at 11.30am on 20 November 1947. The Queen, 91, and Prince Philip, 96, are the first British royal couple to celebrate a platinum wedding anniversary. The collection includes a gold proof, fine silver, silver proof and brilliant uncirculated coins, ranging in price from £5 to £20.
Obverse
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Conjoined heads of HM Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, facing right. The portrait shows Philip supporting his wife in his role of royal consort. ELIZABETH II D G REG FD · PHILIP PRINCEPS · |
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Reverse
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Depicts the Queen riding her favorite horse Burmese with her husband Prince Philip by her side. The horseback image was created to reflect the couple's passion for all things equestrian. WEDDED LOVE HAS JOINED THEM IN HAPPINESS · |
Edge |
5 Pounds
(Crown)
KM# 1457 Sp# L57
Characteristics
Type | Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating) |
Material | Cupronickel |
Weight | 28.28 g |
Diameter | 38.61 mm |
Thickness | 2.89 mm |
Shape | round |
Alignment | Medal |
Mint |
Royal Mint
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