2017 Platinum Royal Wedding Anniversary 1947 - 2017 Limited Edition Medallion Cover PNC

2017 Platinum Royal Wedding Anniversary 1947 - 2017 Limited Edition Medallion Cover PNCPrincess Elizabeth and Prince Phillip first met when they attended the 1934 wedding of Prince Phillip's cousin, Princess Marina of Greece, to the Duke of Kent, and uncle of Princess Elizabeth. Their engagement was announced on 9 July 1947 and the couple were married in Westminster Abbey on 20 November 1947, before 2,000 invited guests. The royal couple spent their honeymoon at Lord Mountbatten's home in Hampshire, and at Birkhall, Balmoral.In a poignant letter to Princess Elizabeth, following the wedding, King George VI wrote, 'I was so proud of you and thrilled at having you so close to me on our long walk in Westminster Abbey, but when I handed your hand to the Archbishop I felt that I had lost something very precious".This long-lasting royal union has produced four children, eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.This antique silver medallion is housed in a beautifully designed card with a circular window revealing the medallions reverse and obverse designs. This beautiful medallion and stamp cover will make a superb gift or collectable.The stamp features the Queen's Birthday International $2.95 Australia Post Stamp.The stamp is postmarked for the first day of issue 20 November 2017 Elizabeth SA 5112 and the envelope includes Australia Post’s Seal of Authenticity and official number.Specifications :Denomination :    MedallionQuality :              Antique SilverMetal :                Zinc AlloyWeight :              43 gmsDiameter :           60 mmMintage :             3,500COA :                  Australia Post Seal of AuthenticitySerial Number will differ from photograph.