Today we take the time out to congratulate Queen Elizabeth II on her 95th birthday. We also send our condolences on the passing of her husband Prince Philip. Her official birthday is on April 21, 1926. She has been ruling since 1952 so this will be here 69 year anniversary in power. She has world wide recognition and has been very influential in the numismatic industry. You can find portraits of her on many banknotes, coins and stamps. One of the first banknotes to feature her is the Canada 20 Dollars, 1935. It features a portrait of her as a child on the front left hand corner. This would be the beginning of decades full of banknotes and coins with her image.
A Happy Birthday to the Queen
Source: Banknote World Educational
Her image is found on banknotes from all over the world. From the UK (of course), Falkland Islands, Canada, Fiji, Gibraltar, Australia, New Zealand and many more. One of the more modern issue featuring the Queen is the Gibraltar 100 Pounds, 2015. This is a polymer banknote featuring a younger image of the Queen. The reverse features an image of Sir Joshua Hassan. The entire banknote features large and modern linear patterns and text.
Source: Banknote World
For admirers of the Queen, Banknote World also features a 12 piece banknote album featuring different banknotes from various countries and dates. This banknote album is perfect for people who want to collect banknotes featuring the Queen but, don’t know where to start. The price is accessible and it comes with a special binder to protect them from damage and that also serves as a decorative peace. We wish the Queen a happy 95th birthday and many more birthdays in the future!
Source: Banknote World
