Gold Coin 100 g In Memoriam Elizabeth II. - 70th Anniversary of the Coronation 2023 Proof

In Memoriam E II R 2023

The unique gold coin, issued by the State of Samoa in 2023, weighing 100 grams of the purest 99.9% Proof gold, honours the memory of the late Elizabeth II on the 70th anniversary of her coronation.

The motif on the reverse draws on the heraldry of the monarchs of the United Kingdom, brought to life by the unique plasticity of the coinage. The centrepiece of the design is a stylised coat of arms with the royal cipher of Elizabeth II. The shield is supported by two shield bearers, the lion of England and the unicorn of Scotland. It is complemented by a crown and a ribbon with the motto in Old French 'DIEU ET MON DROIT'. A translation of the proclamation "God and my right" has been the motto of English monarchs, supposedly since the reign of Richard I the Lionhearted. The grandeur of the coat of arms is completed by fine acanthus at the top and bottom. The inner field is bordered by a ribbed circle, to which concentric ellipses are connected. Together they form the framework for the heraldic helmet and the inscription 'IN MEMORIAM'. At the same time they hold shields with the national symbols - the Tudor rose of England, the shamrock of Ireland, the leek of Wales and the thistle of Scotland. The same floral motifs are also used for the floral ornaments in the outer field with the birth and death years of Elizabeth II '1926 - 2022'. An interlocking geometric design completes the coin's rim.
Elizabeth II, an icon of the United Kingdom, would have celebrated the 70th anniversary of her coronation in 2023. This historic event on 2 June 1953 is still seen today as symbolic of the beginning of a period of stability and national unity. The Queen became not only a respected figure in her own country, but also throughout the Commonwealth, where she held the formal role of Head of State. The personality of Elizabeth II has been a model of unwavering devotion to royal duty and respect for tradition for those who have succeeded to the throne. Her reign is the longest in the history of the British monarchy and defines a significant social and cultural epoch on a global scale.

The obverse features a coin portrait of Elizabeth II by Ian-Rank Broadley with the initials 'IRB'. The rim of the coin displays the inscription "SAMOA", and at the bottom of the coin the national emblem, weight, metal purity and face value.

The coin comes in a presentable box along with a certificate of authenticity in an extremely limited mintage of 26 pieces for the entire world!

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