2021 Gold Proof 1/4oz Coin - QEII 95TH BIRTHDAY

This beautiful Gold Proof 1/4oz commemorative coin celebrated the 95th Birthday of Queen Elizabeth II on 5th April 2021, the first British monarch to reach this remarkable milestone.

The reverse of the coin depicts at its centre the Royal Cypher of Queen Elizabeth II: E II R, crowned with St Edward's Crown. The monogram is set over a bunch of floral emblems representing the four constituent countries of the United Kingdom; the rose of England, the thistle of Scotland, the shamrock of Ireland and a daffodil for Wales, tied below with a ribbon.  Around above, separated by the crown, the dates of the anniversary 1926 and 2021. Around below, the inscription · MY HEART AND MY DEVOTION ·, a quote from the Queen's Christmas speech from 1957.  The artist's monogram TN (for Timothy Noad) is within the ribbon tying the flowers, on the right side and above the D of DEVOTION.

The obverse of the coin depicts the crowned old head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Royal Diamond Diadem crown worn for her Coronation (her effigy known as the "Fifth Portrait").  In small letters below the head, the artist’s initials JC (for Jody Clark).  Running continuously around the effigy is the monarch's legend, followed by the date of issue and the face value: ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 25 POUNDS · 2021 ·. Translated from Latin: Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith, followed by the value and denomination in English and the year.

Struck in a quarter of an ounce of 999.9 fine gold and finished to Proof standard – the finest minting finish - this is an official UK coin struck especially for this occasion.

Coin Specification

Denomination - £25

Alloy – 999.9 Fine Gold

Weight – 7.80g

Diameter – 22mm

Quality – Proof

Pure Metal Type – Gold

STRICTLY LIMITED EDITION OF 950

The coin is encapsulated and beautifully presented in the original Royal Mint mahogany presentation box, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.