2002-2003 Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee 24 Coin Silver Proof Set

  
Symbolising the "the Queen's great faith in the Commonwealth but also the worldwide affection and esteem in which her Majesty the Queen is held" the 2002 Golden Jubilee Collection contains 24 Silver proof coins from 12 commonwealth countries. The silver proof Golden Jubilee set is stored within a velvet lined, cherry wood presentation box, each coin is encapsulated for protection. The 2002 set also includes an information booklet with photos of the Queen on many old and new visits abroad and, specifications for the individual coins included through factual cards that give an insight into the inspiration behind each engraving. 22 of the coins comprise of.

925 Sterling Silver, weighing 28.28g. The remaining two from Australia with the denomination of one dollar weigh 31.1g and comprise of.

999 Fine Silver; bringing the total silver content of the Golden Jubilee set to 637.69g. The issue limits differ thought the range of coins from 20,000 to 75,000 of which a quantity of each was reserved for these sets.

The obverse features the third and fourth portraits of Queen Elizabeth II as designed by Raphael Maklouf and Ian Rank-Broadley respectively. 20 of the 24 portraits are also embellished with 24 carat gold in further reference to the celebration of the Jubilee. Each reverse design commemorates a significant moment from the rule and international touring of Elizabeth II. The reverse designs comprise UK, Guernsey, ECCB East Caribbean States, Alderney, Australia, Cayman Islands, Bermuda, New Zealand, Cook Islands, Jersey, Fiji and the Solomon Islands.

T here is a bit of a scratch to the lacquered brass plate on top of the presentation box which I have tried to show in one of the pictures. Im not sure if this can be removed using some kind of polish or scratch remover. My name is also on the brass plate on the front of the box along with the issue number 1995. Includes information cards, information booklet and certificate of authenticity. Also includes a couple of the letters and the postcard I received from the Royal Mint all pictured. The item "2002-2003 Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee 24 Coin Silver Proof Set" is in sale since Saturday, October 10, 2020. This item is in the category "Coins\Coins\British\Proof Sets/Coins\2000s". The seller is "sheher-4617" and is located in Glasgow. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Year: 2002
• Year of Issue: 2002
• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
• Number of Pieces: 24