The Advisory and Finance Committee announces an issue of Guernsey coins struck by the Royal Mint, to celebrate the Golden Jubilee and 50th Anniversary of the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

The first is a limited edition Coronation Jubilee Kilo coin struck in fine silver. The coin has an outer ring highlighted with 24-carat gold and is finished to a high proof standard. Weighing exactly 1 kilo and measuring 100mm in diameter, it is by far the largest Guernsey commemorative coin issued to date.

The reverse of the coin features a panoramic view of Buckingham Palace with an edge detail of the Coronation Coach procession. The obverse has the popular portrait of Her Majesty by Ian Rank-Broadley and the date '2003'.

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Following on from the popular issue in 2002 depicting the Queen in her carriage, a second issue continues the celebration of Her Majesty's Golden Jubilee with coins struck in gold, silver (with gold cameo) and brilliant uncirculated base metal, each portraying the Royal Standard with the Queen's Guards on the reverse. The obverse has the portrait of Her Majesty by Ian Rank-Broadley and is dated '2003'.

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Later in the year there will be a series of 50p pieces continuing the Coronation theme. Four different designs, each produced in silver and cupro-nickel are due to be issued in stages over the coming months.

Jersey and Alderney are also planning a similar issue.

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LOCAL SALES

For details of the various gold and silver proof coins available, including the 1 kilo silver proof with gold detailing, please contact the GUERNSEY POST at Guelles Road, TELEPHONE 716486, where you will be able to place an order.

The base metal ('brilliant uncirculated' cupro-nickel) Jubilee coins are now available from the counter at the Post Office in Smith Street.

The closing date for placing orders is Friday 17th July 2003.

(Calls can be accepted after the closing date but may result in a delay with the order)

OVERSEAS SALES

All sales of Guernsey commemorative coin issues to those residing outside the Island of Guernsey, are dealt with by our overseas agents at the following address:

The Westminster Collection

PO Box 100

Watford

Herts

WD18 7FD

England

Telephone '08708 500 505' in the first instance.

You can also visit their Web Site at:

www.westminstercollection.com

Advisory and Finance Committee

June, 2003