Ceylon / Sri Lanka
Assam, India
Japan
Taiwan
Nepal
China
Kenya
Egypt
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Specification
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Alloy
Fine Silver - 999Ag
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Denomination
£5
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Weight
1oz
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Authority
St. Helena
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Diameter
38.6mm
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Edge
Milled
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Issue limit
2500
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Total Mintage
2500
BEHIND THE CRAFT
Behind the Craft - Truth
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 as a core virtue can be directly attributed to Queen Victoria herself. In modern times Queen Elizabeth II is known to have a compelling sense of herself as a spiritual being who is a searcher and seeker of truth.
‘FAITH AND TRUTH I WILL BEAR UNTO YOU’ |
• Our exclusive ‘Queen’s Virtues’ series continues with Truth
• A strictly limited edition of just 2,500 coins worldwide • One ounce of sparkling 999 fine silver • Beautiful, intricate design by Elles Kloosterman • Struck to our highest Proof quality finish • Bespoke presentation case and storytelling booklet |
Product Detail
The second coin in our new series portrays Truth. A basic principle, the importance of being honest and acting truthfully as a core virtue can be directly attributed to Queen Victoria herself. In modern times Queen Elizabeth II is known to have a compelling sense of herself as a spiritual being who is a searcher and seeker of truth.
‘FAITH AND TRUTH I WILL BEAR UNTO YOU’ |
• Our exclusive ‘Queen’s Virtues’ series continues with Truth
• A strictly limited edition of just 2,500 coins worldwide • One ounce of sparkling 999 fine silver • Beautiful, intricate design by Elles Kloosterman • Struck to our highest Proof quality finish • Bespoke presentation case and storytelling booklet |
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 sculpture on the Victoria Memorial, the 2021 Truth 1oz silver proof coin features an intricately hand-engraved figure facing left, and the Latin phrase VINCT OMNIA VERITAS which translates as ‘Truth Conquers All’.
This limited edition 1oz silver proof coin is presented in a bespoke case accompanied by an informative booklet and a numbered certificate which guarantees its quality and authenticity.
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FAQ
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What if the maximum mintage and issue limit is the same?
This means the coin will only be available in the presentation shown and will not be issued in any other way.
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