2018 1 oz Australia 65th Anniversary of The Coronation of Her Majesty the Queen II .9999 Silver Proof Coin

This special commemorative release celebrates the 65th anniversary of the coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II succeeded to the throne on 6 February 1952 after the death of her father, King George VI. As a result of the appropriate mourning period and the time needed to prepare for the elaborate ceremony, it was more than a year before her coronation took place, on 2 June 1953.

In keeping with a 900-year tradition the coronation took place at Westminster Abbey. Abundant in religious and historic significance, the ceremony offered a sense of hope after years of post-war austerity.

Her Majesty became the 39th sovereign and sixth queen to be crowned in the historic church.

The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.99% pure silver, and is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.

The Perth Mint will release no more than 5,000 of the 65th Anniversary of the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2018 1oz Silver Proof Coin.