'Queen Elizabeth II - 90th Birthday' Commemorative Strike

She does our nation proud! Queen Elizabeth II has reached many important milestones during her lifetime. The Queen and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, celebrated their Diamond Wedding anniversary in 2007. In 2012, the nation honoured Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee, celebrating 60 years on the throne. In 2015, she became the longestreigning British monarch ever, surpassing the reign of hergreat-great grandmother Queen Victoria. And in 2016, Elizabeth II celebrated her 90th Birthday!

The whole nation was looking forward to the festivities, with a weekend of celebrations. Whichincluded a Service of Thanksgiving at St. Paul's Cathedral and The Queen's Birthday Parade 'Trooping the Colour'. The grand finale on the 12th of June was the 'Patron's Lunch', a huge street party onthe Mall - organised by the Queen's grandson Peter Phillips, Princess Anne's son. The 'Patron's Lunch' honoured the Queen's patronage of over 600 charities and organisations throughout the UK and theCommonwealth. 9,000 representatives from the 'patron's organisations' and 1,000 members of the public had the privilege to participate in this magnificent event. The 'Patron's Lunch' inspired communities to join in the celebrations by hosting their own street parties throughout the nation.

Honouring this milestone birthday, a stunning birthday strike has been issued, layered with pure 24-carat gold, featuring a sought-after colour print of the Union Jack and handset with a genuine Swarovski® crystal.