One was the first ever portrait created of The Queen, by artist Mary Gillick in 1953. ![]() ![]() The Royal Mint previously struck circulating coins for the Queen’s Silver, Gold and Diamond Jubilees, on a collection of commemorative crown pieces.įor her Diamond Jubilee in 2012, to celebrate her 60 th year of reign, the Royal Mint struck a new £5 commemorative coin, which featured two portraits of the Queen. “In recognition of the landmark occasion, this is the first time a royal milestone has been commemorated on a 50p coin and is a fitting celebration for Britain’s longest reigning monarch.”Īccording to the Mint, the 50p is the first coin to be revealed from one of the largest collections it has ever made to celebrate the historic occasion. The design has been approved by the Queen and it is the first time a royal event has been celebrated on the tails side of a 50p.Ĭlare MacIennan, divisional director of commemorative coin at the Royal Mint, said: “The Royal Mint is delighted to reveal the commemorative Platinum Jubilee 50p design ahead of its launch in the new year.
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