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Specification
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Alloy
Fine Silver - 999Ag
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Denomination
£1
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Weight
1oz
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Authority
St. Helena
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Diameter
39mm
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Edge
Milled
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Issue limit
Unlimited
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Total Mintage
Unlimited
BEHIND THE CRAFT
Behind the Craft - Truth BU
The ‘Queen’s Virtues’ were first revealed to the public as part of the Victoria Memorial, commissioned shortly after the death of Queen Victoria in January 1901. Eminent sculptor Sir Thomas Brock was briefed to design its central monument, which was formally unveiled by King George V in 1911.
Brock’s design featured a number of allegorical characters; the gold-gilded winged angel of Victory stands at the very top, with the figures of Courage and Constancy at her feet, themselves standing above representations of Truth, Justice and Charity and a magnificent, seated sculpture of Queen Victoria herself.
The second coin in our new series portrays Truth. A basic principle, the importance of being honest and acting truthfully. In modern times Queen Elizabeth II was known to have had a compelling sense of herself as a spiritual being who is a searcher and seeker of truth. This 1oz Silver BU Coin is struck to BU quality in unlimited quantity for investment and collectors to treasure.
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• The second Bullion coin in the Queen’s Virtues collection
• Minted to an unlimited quantity • One Ounce of Fine silver • Bullion/BU quality standard • Shipped in a protective sleeve for safe keeping |
Product Detail
The second coin in our new series portrays Truth. A basic principle, the importance of being honest and acting truthfully. In modern times Queen Elizabeth II was known to have had a compelling sense of herself as a spiritual being who is a searcher and seeker of truth. This 1oz Silver BU Coin is struck to BU quality in unlimited quantity for investment and collectors to treasure.
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• The second Bullion coin in the Queen’s Virtues collection
• Minted to an unlimited quantity • One Ounce of Fine silver • Bullion/BU quality standard • Shipped in a protective sleeve for safe keeping |
Stories
Truth
The ‘Queen’s Virtues’ form part of the Victoria Memorial monument outside Buckingham Palace, which features sculptured allegorical figures that personify:
• Victory
• Truth
• Charity
• Justice
• Courage
• Constancy
• Victory
• Truth
• Charity
• Justice
• Courage
• Constancy
The Queen’s Virtues coin series was launched to celebrate the 95th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who holds those six virtues as dearly as her great-great-grandmother did. The first coin in the series featured Victory and this second coin focuses on Truth.
In Brock’s memorial statue, the figure representing Truth is depicted as a glad-winged figure, holding a mirror in her right arm, symbolic of self-truth. The figure stands between a child bearing a palm-branch and a seated woman searching in a scroll for the truth.
In Brock’s memorial statue, the figure representing Truth is depicted as a glad-winged figure, holding a mirror in her right arm, symbolic of self-truth. The figure stands between a child bearing a palm-branch and a seated woman searching in a scroll for the truth.
Inspired by the Victoria Memorial outside Buckingham Palace, our first design features a detailed depiction of the allegorical figure Truth surrounded by the text Truth Conquers All.
This 1oz Silver bullion coin is minted to investment grade standard in unlimited quantity. It will be shipped in a small plastic coin sleeve for safe keeping while in transit.
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FAQ
What's the difference between a BU coin and a Proof coin?
A coin struck to a BU (Brilliant Uncirculated) quality is typically machine produced in mass and purchased mainly for investment purposes. It is the lowest grade of minting above circulating coin standard and as such may carry imperfections typical of a mass produced product. Proof quality coins are the pinnacle of minting artistry. Generally issued in precious metals as strictly limited editions, proof coins are struck one coin at a time in a high pressure press which strikes the design into the blank a number of times to ensure every detail is transferred. Every Proof coin finish should be as close to perfection as possible. -
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