In 1997, to celebrate the Golden Wedding Anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the Royal Mint released on behalf of Guernsey a Limited Issue Golden Wedding £10 Ten Pound Silver Proof Coin struck in solid fine .999 Silver weighing five ounces of pure Silver.
The reverse design depicts Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, while the obverse has the stunning portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II designed by Raphael Maklouf. These legal tender coins have been struck to proof quality using specially prepared dies and highly polished blanks.
Limited Mintage of 2,500 Worldwide
Finished to the Royal Mint's Proof Quality
Struck in Solid Fine .999 Silver Weighing Five Ounces of Pure Silver
