This 2003 Isle of Man Gold Proof 'The Golden Age' 5-Coin Set celebrates 'The Golden Age of Elizabeth I' with designs featuring Elizabeth I, Henry VIII, Sir Walter Raleigh, Francis Drake & William Shakespeare.

All of these famous people lived during the life of Queen Elizabeth.

Manufactured by Pobjoy Mint
24 carat gold / 0.9999 fineness
Contains 1.84 troy ounces of gold
VAT-Free
Limited Edition Presentation: 500 sets
Presentation: Royal Mint presentation box & certificate of authenticity

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Elizabeth I and the Masters of the Golden Age

The historical figure on each coin is as follows:

1 oz - Queen Elizabeth I - Queen of England & Ireland from 1558-1603. The last of the House of Tudor dynasty

1/2 oz - Henry VIII - King of England & Ireland 1509-1547 , and also Queen Elizabeth's father. Also well known for his famous 6 wives!

1/5 oz Sir Walter Raleigh - A famous solider and explorer, including his success at defending England against the Spannish Armarda.

1/10 oz - Sir Francis Drake - A Briitsh explorer and privateer, most wellknown for his circumnavigation around the world from 1577-1580.

1/25 oz - William Shakespeare - One of the greatest ever English writers to have lived, known also as the Bard. His plays include Romeo & Juliet, Macbeth, Hamlet to name a few!

Obverse

The obverse features Ian Rank Broadley's portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

Reverse

The reverse of the coins feature the Masters of the Golden Age with inscription:

400th ANNIVERSARY OF THE LIFE OF QUEEN ELIZABETH I • CROWN

The metal weight is inscribed just above the word 'crown'.

Key Information

Intrinsic Value	£6,209.11
Product ID	2071
Stock Status	In Stock

Product Spec

Metal	Gold
Gold Weight Troy Ounces	1.8380
Fineness/Carat	0.999 / 24
Date	2003
Obverse Designer	Ian Rank-Broadley
Reverse Designer	Assorted
Issuing Monarch	Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Mint/Brand	Pobjoy Mint
Country	Isle of Man

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