Compostition: 99.99% silver
Mintage: 15 000

The Queen's Dimaond Jubilee (1952-2012): Celebratingthe Royal Cypher

The year 2012 marks the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II - a celebration of the 60th anniversary of HerMajesty's succession to the throne 1952. In 2012, celebrations in Canada and around the world acknowledge Queen Elizabeth II's lifetime dedication and service to her subjects, to the Commonwealth, and to innumerable charitable causes.

The Royal Cypher:
A Sovereign's Monogram

A royal cypher is a monarch's identifier; it is much like a coat of arms. Cyphers havebeen used by British royals since the time of Henry VIII. They generally feature the monarch's initial and titles, often beneath a symbol of rule, such as a crown. Unlike monograms that interweave letters, royal cyphers display each letter distinctly.

Queen Elizabeth II'smonogram. EIIR, features herinitials, E II (Elizabeth II), and her title initial, R (Regina, Latin for Queen), below an image of St.Edward's Crown is the diadem that has been used for British coronations since the restorationof the monarchy and coronation of CharlesII in 1661.

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DIAMOND JUBILEE - THE ROYAL CYPHER - 2012 CANADIAN COINS 03 is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 08- ROYAL CANADIAN MINT / 17- ROYALTY and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.