Minted to mark a Royal first! In 2018, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II becomes the first ever British monarch to celebrate a Sapphire Coronation Jubilee. To mark this momentous occasion65 years since she was crowned our sovereign, the 2018 Sapphire Coronation Jubilee Coin was issued. Officially approved by Buckingham Palace the design of this five-pound coin draws its inspiration from that momentous day sixty-five years ago when our queen was crowned. Layered in pure 999 silver the background motif is inspired by the Rose Window of Westminster Abbey. Depicted in the foreground are the Orb and Sceptrewhich the Queen was presented with during her Coronation Ceremony, both beautifully portrayed with golden accents in keeping with the precious metals of which the Royal Regalia are fashioned.An everlasting and fitting tribute to the Queen's 65th Coronation AnniversaryThe Sapphire Coronation Jubilee Coin has been struck to crown size (38.6mm), the traditional size reserved for Royal com