Niue 2021 Queen Elizabeth II 95th Ruby Birthday QEII 1 Oz Pure Silver Proof

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Get this exquisite, regal tribute to the oldest and longest serving British monarch in history, Queen Elizabeth II, as she celebrates her 95th ruby birthday in 2021! This intricately engraved portrait, a masterpiece of the minter's art, depicts her majesty at her coronation in 1953 on this low mintage, one troy ounce pure silver proof.
Talisman Coins is honoured to bring you this extremely rare, pure silver proof celebrating the historic reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. On April 21, 2021, Elizabeth celebrated her 95th birthday, making her the first British monarch to reach that milestone. Elizabeth, born in 1926, is the oldest monarch in British history, surpassing Queen Victoria's 81 years by quite a few. Elizabeth is also the longest reigning monarch in British history, having passed Queen Victoria's length of reign in 2015. She is also the longest reigning queen in recorded history, bar none! Long may she reign, indeed!
Underpinned by an exquisite proof quality finish, this official Niue legal tender pure silver dollar is distinguished by a gorgeous design. A compelling tribute to the Queen’s record-setting 95th ruby birthday, the 38.60 mm diameter planchet features a bust portrait of Queen Elizabeth II at her coronation in 1953, wearing the Imperial State Crown. She is flanked by lion and unicorn supporters, and surrounded by a garland of the national flowers (floral badges) of the four constituents of the United Kingdom:
England            Tudor Rose
Scotland            Thistle
Wales                Daffodil
North Ireland    Shamrock
Struck from 1 troy ounce of 99.9% pure silver, and exquisitely packaged with an individually numbered certificate, the 2021 QEII 95th Birthday Silver Proof forms a sensational limited edition tribute to Britain’s oldest monarch.
Don't miss out! With a mintage limit of just 1,000, we urge immediate action if you wish to secure one of these stunning and historic low mintage beauties!
Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II
In 2021 the world celebrated the 95th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II, termed her ruby birthday. Princess Elizabeth was born on April 21, 1926 and was just ten years old when she unexpectedly became heir presumptive to the throne. Almost immediately, she began to prepare for her future role and her official duties grew steadily throughout her teens. When the King's health began to deteriorate in 1951, the young princess readily assumed many of her father, King George VI's, responsibilities.
With her father's passing in 1952, Princess Elizabeth went into mourning and then acceded to the throne at the relatively young age of twenty-six on June 2, 1953. By this time she was a seasoned public figure, her years of service a strong indicator of what the Commonwealth could expect of its new queen. Today about 128 million people live in the 16 countries of which she is head of state.
On that rainy day in June, 1953, an estimated three million people lined the streets of London to catch a glimpse of the Coronation procession, while millions more crowded around newly-purchased television sets to watch the investiture of Britain's youngest sovereign since Queen Victoria. For many, the Coronation represented the beginning of a hopeful new Elizabethan era.
In her glittering Coronation portrait, Elizabeth wears the Imperial State Crown. She holds the Royal regalia incorporating the Sovereign’s scepter-with-cross, representing temporal power, and the Sovereign’s orb, symbolizing the Monarch's role as Defender of the Faith and Supreme Governor of the Church of England. On her right hand, Her Majesty wears the Coronation ring and on both wrists are golden armills.
Indeed, on her 95th birthday, Queen Elizabeth II is arguably the world's most popular and best-known monarch. She is currently the fourth-longest-serving head of state in the world, and the longest-serving British or English monarch in history. Her reign of over two-thirds of a century has seen fourteen different Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom. For almost 70 years, she has served the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as well as the British Commonwealth, which includes Australia, Canada and more than thirty other countries.
Obverse
A bust profile portrait, facing right, of Queen Elizabeth II at her coronation in 1953, flanked by lion and unicorn supporters, and surrounded by a garland of the national flowers (floral badges) of the four constituents of the United Kingdom. The legends QUEEN ELIZABETH II and her birth year of 1926 define the theme.
Reverse
Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, in crowned profile facing right. This portrait, featuring Her Majesty wearing a tiara and pearl earrings, was executed by the sculptor Ian Rank Broadley. The legend ELIZABETH II, the date of issue and denomination also appear, while the legend 1 OZ 999 SILVER guarantees the weight and purity.
Packaging
The coin is encapsulated inside an elegant, luxury presentation case, protected by a full-color outer box. A full-color, individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included.
Image of the back side of the certificate is mint-supplied and for general reference only. Serial number on image is NOT indicative of the serial number you will receive!
Specifications
Country
Niue
Year of Issue
2021
Face Value
One Dollar
Weight
31.135 g
Diameter
38.60 mm
Mintage Limit
1,000
Finish
Proof
Composition
.999 Fine (Pure) Silver
Edge
Reeded (milled, serrated)
Artist
Ian Rank Broadley (reverse)
Certificate
Individually Numbered
This exquisite numismatic treasure features an intricately engraved portrait of the young queen at her coronation in 1953. In keeping with 900-year-old tradition, Elizabeth's coronation took place at Westminster Abbey. Rich in both religious and historic significance, the ceremony offered a sense of hope after years of post-war austerity. In June, 1953, an estimated three million people lined the streets of London to catch a glimpse of
the Coronation procession, while millions more crowded around newly-purchased television sets to watch the investiture of Britain's youngest sovereign since Queen Victoria. For many, the Coronation represented the beginning of a hopeful new Elizabethan era.
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