2007 Diamond Wedding �5 Silver Proof

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2007 Diamond Wedding �5 Silver Proof

Product code: UKDWSP
£39.50

For only the fifth time in British numismatic history, the Royal Mint has struck a United Kingdom coin bearing a conjoint portrait.

The occasion could hardly be more significant, either for the monarchy or the knowledgeable coin collector. The Diamond Wedding of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness Prince Philip.

This splendid five-pound coin will grace any collection. Struck from .925 sterling silver, it bears new, specially commissioned designs for both its reverse and obverse.

Secure your part of history with one of only five coins in British numismatic history to bear a conjoint royal portrait

Acquire one of just 35,000 such crowns issued worldwide

Be assured of your coin's exclusivity, as verified by your individual Certificate of Authenticity

Celebrate with a proud nation as we mark the Queen's 60 years of marriage.

As a gift?

This five-pound crown is an ideal gift to mark a particularly special occasion, from a silver wedding anniversary to a milestone birthday or professional achievement. Your gift is further enhanced by a royal blue presentation case and full-colour booklet.

Product Information

This commemorative crown features the mirror finish seen on most Proof quality coins. It forms the perfect backdrop for the frosted designs.

The reverse bears a new design inspired by the north rose window of Westminster Abbey, the imposing setting for the wedding of the young Princess and her consort. It is the work of Emma Noble, a highly experienced Royal Mint engraver.

The obverse displays a new conjoint portrait of the Queen and Prince Philip by Ian Rank-Broadley, FRBS, authorised directly by the Palace.

Background & History

Five centuries ago, the very first British coins bearing a double portrait were struck, depicting Queen Mary and her husband, King Philip II of Spain.

Since then only four more such double effigies have been created. William and Mary on the 1692 Five-Guinea Piece; Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer on the 1981 Wedding Crown; The Queen and Prince Philip on the 1997 Golden Wedding Crown; and now, the new 2007 Diamond Wedding Silver Proof Crown, on which the Queen and Prince Philip can be seen looking confidently into the future.

The reverse design features the intricate yet striking contours of Emma Noble's design, inspired by the gothic lines of the north rose window in Westminster Abbey.

Reach back through time and imagine shafts of light streaming from this window to illuminate the young Princess Elizabeth as she was led down the aisle by her father, King George VI, to meet her husband-to-be, Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten. Surrounding the design is the Latin inscription TVEATVR VNITA DEVS - 'May God guard these united.'

The polished edge bears the inscription 'MY STRENGTH AND STAY'. These words were taken from the Queen's speech marking her Golden Wedding anniversary, in which she paid tribute to her husband's continuing support.