A World First minted to mark a Royal first! This year, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II becomes the first ever British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee. To mark this momentous occasion70 years since she became our sovereign, the FIRST EVER 70p coin has been issued - 7 sided for 7 decades.  Layered in pure Silver, the coin portrays the Queen at the time of her Accession 70 years ago, set against the background of the Union Flag. A 'first of its kind' 7 sided coin tribute to the Queen's 70th Accession AnniversaryThe Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee 70p has has been struck as a seven-sided coin - just like it's 50p forebear, each side representing one of the seven decades of the Her Majesty's reign.   Each coin has been struck to a PROOF finish, the highest quality possible, coveted most by collectors, each coin struck not once, but twice onto a specially prepared mirrored surface. Every detail of the artist's design stands out with remarkable clarity due to the care and attent