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Description
Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (1900–2002) was Queen of the United Kingdom from 1936 to 1952 as the wife of King George VI, and the last Empress of India until 1947. After her husband's death, she was known as Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother.
Born into British nobility, she married Prince Albert, Duke of York, in 1923. With his unexpected ascension to the throne in 1936, Elizabeth became queen consort. During WWII, her steadfast spirit supported the British public. After King George VI's death, her daughter became queen, and Elizabeth became the family matriarch. She remained a beloved public figure, active until shortly before her death at 101.
Obverse
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Depicts the third crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem. The mintmark (PM) is below the picture. ELIZABETH II ISLE OF MAN 1985 |
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Reverse
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Depicts a portrait of the Queen Mother as a young girl, surrounded by the inscription. QUEEN ELIZABETH • THE QUEEN MOTHER |
| Edge |
1 Crown
3rd portrait
KM# 216 Schön# 185
Characteristics
| Type | Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating) |
| Material | Cupronickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3.17 mm |
| Shape |
round
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| Alignment | Medal |
| Mint |
Pobjoy Mint (PM)
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