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Christine Ellingham: unadopted coin designs

Started by <k>, June 30, 2021, 11:55:06 AM

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My thanks to retired artist and coin designer Christine Ellingham, who sent me some of her old sketches for intended coin designs.
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50th wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II.
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50th wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II.
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Left: the coronation of George VI and Elizabeth in 1937.

Right: 50th anniversary of the wedding of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.
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The death of Diana, Princess of Wales.
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The death of Diana, Princess of Wales.
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The death of Diana, Princess of Wales.
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The death of Diana, Princess of Wales.
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These designs were meant for coins.





Instead, the Westminster Collection used one of the designs on a medal.

It commemorated the Queen's Golden Jubilee.
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Guernsey, 5 pounds, 2000.





Christine's designs for the Queen Mother's 100th birthday.


The design on the left was adopted. The other design was not.
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