Collectible coins - Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip 1947 - 1972 Silver wedding crown

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A sixpence produced during that same year marks this historic milestone as part of this eight-coin set. The Royal Mint's commemorative coins are both VAT-free and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) exempt, making them an attractive and valuable investment.

Prior to decimalisation, crowns had carried the value of 5 shillings; this was changed to 25 pence after 1971. Cupronickel coin commemorating the Silver Wedding Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.John Bergdahl's illustration of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip on horseback, sitting side-by-side each other. One of the first cupro-nickel half-crowns released in Britain, the 1947 half-crown in this set is from the same year as this royal wedding. These are not regarded as faulty or damaged goods as their precious metal content and value as a bullion coin is not affected. Britain had only just completed decimalisation in 1971, it may have been sensible, with hindsight, to have shown the new decimal equivalent - 25 New Pence - on this and subsequent crown issues. The Platinum Wedding Anniversary 1947 Heritage Coin and Stamp Set with a silver 1972 crown – In 2017, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip celebrated their Platinum Wedding Anniversary.

Supplies are limited and it is a great way to honour both the Queen and Prince Philip together on one coin. Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II acceded to the throne in 1952 at the age of 25 and became Britain’s longest-reigning monarch. It may be more relevant to ask why it is necessary for most modern coins to carry a statement of their value.The reverse designed by Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS was personally approved by The Duke of Edinburgh in 2008. In recent years the Mint has struck medals for the 2012 London Olympic Games and opened a visitor centre, The Royal Mint Experience, in Llantrisant, Wales: the current home of The Royal Mint. Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this coin. However, in 1972 it was decided to celebrate their anniversary with the issue of a commemorative crown coin. Proof coins struck by the Royal Mint – the ultimate grade of coin, struck at least twice on highly polished 92.