tour 10 of 10
A Queens Tour
Elizabeth II
This five pound coin has been made by the Royal
Mint to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Elizabeth II, who became
the Queen in 1952. The lively portrait of the Queen has been
specially done for the coin. On the other side of the coin is the
Queen riding a horse. The writing says 'AMOR POPULI
PRAESIDIUM REG' which means 'The love of the people
is the Queen's
protection'.
For
parents
In
the history of the United Kingdom only George III (reigned
1760-1820) and Victoria (reigned 1837-1901) have celebrated a
Golden Jubilee and have reigned for longer than the present Queen.
Commemorative medals were produced for George III's Golden
Jubilee and Victoria's Golden and Diamond Jubilee. The £5
coin is available as a base metal coin for circulation and in a
sterling silver version for collectors.