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2015 Ascension Island
275th Anniversary of the Composition of Rule
Britannia
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GORGEOUS STERLING SILVER PROOF COIN
Comes in Box with Certificate of Authenticity
NO MORE OF THESE COINS WILL BE
MINTED DUE TO A TRADEMARK ISSUE
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ALSO AVAILABLE IN CUPRO-NICKEL
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Mint is pleased to announce the release of a beautiful new collector's
coin on behalf of Ascension Island which commemorates the 275th
Anniversary of the Composition of Rule, Britannia.
The patriotic
British song ‘Rule, Britannia!’ originated from a poem written by James
Thomson of the same name and was set to music in 1740 by Thomas Arne.
The song has always been strongly associated with the Royal Navy, but
was also used by the British Army. This British tune was first
performed at Cliveden, the country home of Frederick Prince of Wales on
1st August 1740.
Britannia, the female personification of the
British Isles who is known as a symbol of British unity, liberty and
strength, is depicted on the coin. Britannia is shown holding a shield
displaying the Union Jack standing beside a regal looking lion. The
obverse of the coin features an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
by Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS.
This stunning new coin is available
in Cupro Nickel and Proof Sterling Silver. All coins are produced to
the highest quality and the precious metal coins have been struck four
times to produce a glorious mirror finish background with the design
sculpted in striking relief.
Year
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2015
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Face Value
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1 Crown
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Metal
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Sterling Silver
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Weight
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28.28g
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Size (mm)
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38.6mm
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Box/COA
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Yes/Yes
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| Mintage |
10000
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