In 1997 to celebrate the Golden Wedding of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the Royal Mint released a very Limited Issue 100 One Hundred Crowns Silver Proof Coin struck in solid fine .999 Silver, plated in 24 Carat Gold and weighs five ounces of pure Silver on behalf of the country of Turks and Caicos.
The Golden Wedding Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip marks a fifty-year partnership that started in 1947, and that figure has been chosen as the edition limit for this exclusive and valuable coin. It was not until the 1940's that the Royal couple's friendship blossomed into love. Philip‘s mother was a sister of Lord Louis Mountbatten and his father was the deposed Prince Andrew of Greece. Philip regarded Britain as his home and served with the Royal Navy during the war.
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth were anxious that their daughter should not make a hasty decision and she was persuaded to delay the engagement announcement until her 21st birthday. Their resolve to marry did not wane and the wedding took place at Westminster Abbey on 20th November 1947. It was a glittering occasion that shone through the austerity of post-war life.
During the fifty years of their marriage, the Royal couple have made countless tours and visits, and have always adopted a down to earth approach to their image. The reverse is a portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip in full wedding dress and the reverse is the Coat of Arms of Turks and Caicos. These legal tender coins have been struck to proof quality using specially prepared dies and highly polished blanks.
Limited Mintage Presentation of 945 Worldwide
Finished to Royal Mint's Proof Quality
Minted in Solid 22 Carat Gold Weighing One Ounce of Pure Gold
Features Britannia Standing with Trident and Shield by acclaimed artist
