Platinum Jubilee coin shows The Queen on horseback

The new 50p coin by the Royal Mint. Image from AP

The Royal Mint has just unveiled a commemorative coin for Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee. The new coin features the equestrian image of the monarch, which will be struck on the 'heads' side of the Royal Mint's new 50p and a traditional £5 crown.  The other side of the coin will bear the number 70.

Designed by artist John Bergdahl, the coin is the first collectable 50p piece to celebrate a royal event.

Previous commemorative coins have been minted showing the Queen on horseback, rather than her portrait on the obverse 'heads' side. One was designed for her 1953 coronation and another for the 2002 golden jubilee. The Platinum Jubilee coin is said to have been personally approved by Her Majesty.

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