2018 Gibraltar 1 Crown 1-oz Silver Sapphire Coronation Proof

A Queen’s Solemn Promise Remains Unbroken

For nearly 1,000 years, the kings and queens of England have been crowned at Westminster Abbey. In 1937, an 11-year-old little princess nicknamed “Lilibet” because as a toddler she could not pronounce her own name watched as her father was crowned. Just 16 years later on June 2, 1953, that little princess was crowned Queen Elizabeth II.

Now, on the 65^th anniversary of his historic event, Gibraltar has issued a wonderful commemorative silver proof that pays tribute to the penultimate moments in The Queen’s coronation service. The first coronation ever to be televised, the pomp and tradition slowly gained in tempo over the course of the 3-hour service. Prior to the crowning, she was to answer an oath administered by the Archbishop of Canterbury. When asked if she solemnly promised to govern her subjects according to their respective laws and customs, she replied:

“I Solemnly Promise So to do.”

That solemn promise serves as the focal point on this 2018 Sapphire Coronation Proof. Struck in a full ounce of 99.9% silver, the coin’s reverse replicates those words in script to highlight the unbroken oath spoken by The Queen 65 years earlier. The words are engraved inside a 12-sided mirror field reminiscent of a sapphire gem. In addition, the legal-tender 1 Crown coin is dual dated with 1953 and 2018 to honor both her coronation year and her Sapphire Anniversary year. Just 5,000 of these special silver proofs have been struck for worldwide release – an exceptionally small mintage for such an historic event!

With The Queen’s popularity combined with other events happening within the Royal Family, interest in the British Monarchy is at an all-time high! Coin collectors, Royal watchers and silver stackers will all be clamoring for these coins. Don’t be one of the many who miss out, add a 2018 Gibraltar 1 Crown Sapphire Coronation 1-Ounce Silver Proof to your cart today!

• UNIQUE DESIGN FOR SAPPHIRE ANNIVERSARY OF THE QUEEN’S REIGN – The unique design featuring the actual words recited by Great Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II during her coronation in 1953 is an ingenious idea that both her loyal subjects and Royal watchers will find endearing. The coin’s obverse features a portrait of The Queen.

• STRUCK IN AN OUNCE OF PURE SILVER – Each 2018 Gibraltar 1 Crown Sapphire Coronation silver coin was struck in an ounce of 99.9% silver.

• LEGAL TENDER COINAGE – These Sapphire Coronation 1-Ounce Silver Proofs are 1 Crown legal tender in Gibraltar.

• GORGEOUS PROOF CONDITION – Your 2018 Gibraltar 1 Crown Sapphire Coronation 1-Ounce silver coin comes in gorgeous Proof condition, meaning it was struck multiple times under increased pressure to produce full mint luster and deep mirrored fields.

• STRICT LIMITED EDITION – The 2018 Gibraltar 1 Crown Sapphire Coronation 1-Ounce Silver Proof is limited to just 5,000 coins for worldwide release. Each comes with a numbered certificate of authenticity.

Queen Elizabeth II has reigned longer than any other monarch, surpassing her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria’s long reign of 64 years. Adored by her people and beloved around the world, the low limited mintage of the 2018 Gibraltar 1 Crown Sapphire Coronation 1-Ounce Silver Proofs are sure to be coveted by collectors everywhere.  Make a promise to yourself to get one now while you still can!