Description

As the UK?s longest-reigning monarch, Elizabeth II?s role as queen was undoubtedly shaped by her experiences as a princess during the Second World War. A young 18-year old woman at the time, Princess Elizabeth was eager to make a positive contribution and joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service where she served as a mechanic and military truck driver. She was the first female member of the Royal Family to become a full-time, active member of the military, and in doing so, gained a unique perspective on the demands of such service. The impact of these personal experiences would later be reflected in the manner in which the princess inspected troops; with reverence, deep appreciation, understanding and support.

SPECIAL FEATURES:

? Collect this exciting coin that was also part of a unique series issued by England?s Royal Mint to celebrate the life of the UK?s longest-reigning monarch?produced in conjunction with 11 Commonwealth countries.

? An exceptional keepsake marking a significant event that shaped the remarkable reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

? Limited to 15,000 coins worldwide?a rare, must-have collectible for royal watchers and historians.

DESIGN:

The reverse image presents Canadian artist Trevor Tennant?s interpretation of a photograph by The

Canadian Press featuring Princess Elizabeth inspecting the troops during a royal visit to Fredericton,

New Brunswick, in 1951.