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10 Pounds - Elizabeth II Platinum Wedding, Silver Proof
| Issuer | Royal Mint |
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| Year | 2017 |
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| Value | 10 Pounds |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays the heraldic arms of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and those of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, rendered in fine detail and arranged side by side in a formal armorial composition. The two coats of arms are presented with their respective supporters and crests, reflecting the royal heraldic tradition. The commemorative legend 70 YEARS OF MARRIAGE arcs around the design, with the date 2017 and the engraver's initials JB appearing below. The overall design, executed by John Bergdahl, reflects the solemnity and grandeur appropriate to this historic royal milestone. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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The 2017 platinum wedding anniversary marked seventy years of marriage between Elizabeth II and Prince Philip — the longest of any British monarch. The Royal Mint issued this oversized silver proof as part of a broader commemorative program that year, the sheer mass of the piece reflecting a deliberate effort to produce something physically imposing rather than merely symbolic. At 156.3 grams, it required a separate striking schedule from standard proof runs.