U.K. HER ROYAL HIGHNESS COMMEMORATIVE

The Royal Mint has today revealed the first UK coin to celebrate Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal. The commemorative coin has been released in the year in which she will celebrate her 75th birthday, marking her remarkable lifetime of service.

The coin's design, personally approved by Her Royal Highness, has been created by renowned Royal Mint coin designer Thomas T. Docherty, who previously designed HRH The Prince of Wales's 40th birthday coin. Thomas' coin design features a striking portrait of The Princess Royal and is based on an official portrait of The Princess Royal taken by John Swannell, a fellow of the prestigious Royal Photographic Society. In the portrait, Her Royal Highness has also been depicted wearing the Aquamarine Pineflower Tiara which was created by Cartier.

The design is framed with the inscription "The Princess Royal - Celebrating 75 Years - Duty and Devotion" - a fitting tribute to her lifetime of service to the Crown and nation. To the right of The Princess Royal's portrait features a depiction of The Princess Royal's official Coat of Arms.

Rebecca Morgan, Director of Commemorative Coin at The Royal Mint, said: "For the first time in British numismatic history, we are honoured to celebrate The Princess Royal on an official UK coin. Her Royal Highness's unwavering commitment to public service, charitable work, and support of His Majesty's Armed Forces over seven and a half decades makes her truly deserving of this tribute. The graceful design by Thomas Docherty perfectly captures both her dignified presence and extraordinary legacy while also celebrating The Princess Royal's 75th birthday."

Thomas T. Docherty, Coin Designer at The Royal Mint and designer behind the coin said, "It has been an honour to create this commemorative coin celebrating The Princess Royal's 75th birthday. In designing this piece, I wanted to capture Her Royal Highness's remarkable legacy and dedication to public service. The portrait reflects her strength of character and unwavering commitment to duty. Being Scottish, I admire The Princess Royal's dedication to Scottish organisations and communities, and I hope this coin serves as a fitting tribute."

In recent years, The Royal Mint has honoured several notable royal birthdays with commemorative UK coins, including Queen Elizabeth II's 95th birthday, His Majesty King Charles III's 70th and 75th birthdays as well as HRH The Prince of Wales's 40th birthday. Each coin represents not only The Royal Mint's technical excellence and artistic innovation but also serves as a tangible piece of British history, allowing collectors and royal enthusiasts alike to participate in these national celebrations.

Throughout her 75 years, The Princess Royal has built an extraordinary legacy of public service supporting The Monarch. As one of the hardest working members of the Royal Family, Her Royal Highness regularly undertakes over 500 engagements annually. The Princess Royal's remarkable achievements include her pioneering role as the first British Royal to compete in the Olympic Games and her presidency of Save the Children UK since 1970, travelling extensively to support their humanitarian work in over 70 countries as well as her longstanding patronage of over 300 charities and organisations, spanning causes from maritime and transport to science and health.

The commemorative coin will be available to purchase from The Royal Mint's website on 18th July, with prices starting from £17.50 for the brilliant uncirculated edition. Other versions of the coin will also be available in silver and gold proof finishes.

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A Royal First: Royal Mint Celebrates The Princess Royal With ‘Anne-iversary' Coin (https://www.royalmint.com/aboutus/press-centre/a-royal-first-royal-mint-celebrates-the-princess-royal-with-anne-iversary-coin/)

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