2013 50c Queens 60th Anniversary Coronation Unc Coin

2013 50c 60th Anniversary of the Queen’s Coronation Uncirculated Coin in Card

More than a year after her accession in 1952, Queen Elizabeth II was crowned in Westminster Abbey.

The Royal Australian Mint’s commemorative 50c coin honours the 60th anniversary of that momentous event, which began one of the longest reigns in British history.

The coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 2 June 1953 captures the attention of the world in an unprecedented manner.In addition to the 8251 guests in attendance, an international audience of over twenty million watched the coronation ceremony on television.

For many it was the first television program they had ever seen.

Essential elements of the modern coronation service can be traced back to the crowning of King Edgar at Bath in the tenth century, and has remained largely unchanged for 900 years,.

The coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, a monarch who is cherished around the world, marked the commencement of a reign which has now spanned size decades.

Denomination :         50c

Quality :                   Uncirculated

Metal :                     Cupro Nickel

Weight :                   15.55 gms

Diameter :                31.51 mm

Mintage :                  Unlimited

Certificate of Authenticity : Royal Australian Mint Seal of Authenticity