Princess Anne’s decades of dutiful service are being celebrated with the first-ever official UK coin dedicated to the Princess Royal.
Unveiled in celebration of her 75th birthday, this Royal Mint release has already wowed fans.
And many are over the moon about the tribute to Princess Anne!
Princess Anne’s service honoured with a coin
Dubbed the “Anne-iversary coin,” this fitting tribute is a £5 piece and was personally approved by Anne herself.
It features a portrait of the princess embossed on the coin.
The image depicts the princess and her signature bouffant hairstyle, styled with the Aquamarine Pineflower Tiara.
The special piece is framed with an inscription that reflects Anne’s hard work.
It states: “The Princess Royal – Celebrating 75 Years – Duty and Devotion.”
The Royal Mint wrote on social media: “Join us as we celebrate Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal as she marks her milestone 75th birthday with the first UK coin made in her honour, featuring her official Coat of Arms and an official portrait taken by John Swannell.”
Royal fans praise commemorative coin
Many fans agree this is a well-deserved honour. Consequently, they have flocked to social media to praise the piece.
“Love love love this! So well deserved! Another fab example of a life of service in honour, dignity and grace! Rock on Princess Royal,” one exclaimed.
Another penned: “She’s an absolute treasure and a shining example of true strength and selfless service to others – I hope I can add this to my collection.”
“So well deserved.. The Princess Royal is one of the hardest-working royals and a national treasure,” commented someone else.
Anne, often credited as the hardest-working member of The Firm, has a big birthday just around the corner.
Princess Anne’s birthday
She turns 75 on August 15, but so far has insisted it shouldn’t be made a big deal.
A charity forum she hosted at Buckingham Palace in June marked her birthday. Evidently, other than that, the princess doesn’t intend to have big plans.
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 Royal Mint designer discusses Princess Anne coin
The portrait of Anne is based on a photograph of the princess taken by John Swannell, a Royal Photographic Society fellow.
Thomas T Docherty, the designer of the coin, says the image reflected the princess’ “strength of character” and “understated elegance”.
Mr Docherty said: “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.”
He concluded: “It was really by observing Princess Anne and looking at the role she plays within not only her family but the nation and the Commonwealth that formed inspiration for the design of the coin.
“She has, I would say, a kind of understated elegance and strength.”
