2015 50c Uncirculated Carded Coin - Longest-Reigning Commonwealth Monarch

Description

On 2 June 1953, in a ceremony befitting such a significant occasion, nations around the world joined the United Kingdom in celebrating the coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Steeped in tradition, the ceremony's most profound moment occurred when the ancient Coronation Spoon was symbolically used to apply the anointing oil to Princess Elizabeth, transforming her into a Queen.

This oil was an authentic brew, combining some of the most fragrant natural substances; orange, rose, cinnamon, musk and ambergris. It was bottled within an ampulla, a spectacular flask shaped like an eagle and wrought with solid gold.

After 63 years from the sacred ritual being performed, Her Majesty remains a beloved figure. In an ever-changing world, she is the personification of tradition, stability and grace. On 9 September 2015, Australia will be joining its fellow Commonwealth nations to mark her outstanding achievement of being the longest-reigning monarch in Commonwealth history.

• A celebration of Her Majesty's milestone as the Commonwealth's longest-reigning monarch and a symbolic testimony to the enduring bond between Australia and the United Kingdom
  
• Coin's reverse features Her Majesty's royal insignia, the Coronation Spoon and an enchanting border consisting of some of the coronation oil's ingredients alongside Australia's golden wattle
  
• Coin's obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II designed by lan Rank Broadley
  
• Uncirculated coin in a presentation card
  
• Australian legal tender

NOMINAL SPECIFICATIONS
Denomination 50c
Year 2015
Metal content CuNi
Mass 15.55 g
Diameter 31.51 mm
Finish Uncirculated
Maximum mintage 50.000
Packaging Card
Obverse designer lan Rank-Broadley
Reverse designer B. King