Happy Anne-iversary!
As well as her busy day of engagements (and we’d expect nothing less from the hardest-working royal!), today is special for our beloved Princess Anne, as her lifetime of service is set to be formally celebrated with the first-ever official UK coin dedicated to her – it’s been a long time coming!
Unveiled in celebration of her 75th birthday, this commemorative piece from The Royal Mint has been dubbed the “Anne-iversary coin.”
© GettyPrincess Anne, Princess Royal attends the Lord Mayor’s Banquet at the Guildhall
The £5 piece received personal approval from the Princess herself and features a striking portrait of the King’s sister, depicting her with her signature bouffant hairstyle, elegantly swept up and adorned with the magnificent Aquamarine Pineflower Tiara.
On the exciting new coin, 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.”
To the right of the princess’s portrait is a depiction of her official coat of arms, and on the obverse is the King, who gave the creation its final sign-off in honour of his sister.
Thomas T Docherty, who designed the coin, said it reflected the Princess’ “strength of character” and “understated elegance”.