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2003 QUEEN ELIZABETH'S CORONATION PROOF COIN

This is a beautiful 1oz silver coin that was struck by The Perth Mint to
celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's
Coronation. The coin features a coloured depiction of St Edward's
Crown surrounded by a decorative border and a representation of the
breast star of the Order of the Thistle badge. The reverse design also
includes the inscription ELIZABETH II 1953 - 2003 and
ANNIVERSARY OF CORONATION, as well as the Perth Mint's
traditional 'P' mintmark.
The design on this 2003 dated commemorative coin is issued with the
approval of Buckingham Palace. The coin is legal tender under the
Australian Currency Act 1965 and is struck from 99.9% pure silver in
proof-like quality. The obverse carries the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the monetary denomination.
Princess Elizabeth acceded to the throne in February 1952 on the news of
the death of her father, King George VI. On 2 June 1953, the new
Queen, following a 900 year tradition, was crowned in Westminster
Abbey. At the height of the Coronation ceremony, the Archbishop of
Canterbury raised aloft the Crown of St Edward, before placing it on
the head of the monarch. As the ensuing fanfare rang out, 7000
assembled guests in the Abbey chanted "God save the Queen". There is
a limited mintage of only 40000 coins to be released by The Perth
Mint. Each coin is housed in a brilliant display case in the shape of a
flag and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. A
truly stunning coin that would make an excellent addition to any collection.

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