2006 Canada 25ct Coin Queen 80th Bday Crown SOLD OUT Start Price USD 22.95 Current Price USD 22.95 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, July 01, 2008 End Time Tuesday, July 08, 2008 Location Longmont, CO See more about '2006 Canada 25ct Coin Queen 80th Bday Crown SOLD OUT' Description   We combine shipping. * The first Canadian “crown-sized” quarter - Colorful and unique design - SOLD OUT at the Mint * The 80th Birthday of the Queen, a 2006 colored 25 Cent coin from Canada. The Royal Canadian Mint celebrates her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on her 80th birthday. Princess Elizabeth was born on April 21, 1926 and was just 10 years old when she unexpectedly became heir presumptive to the throne. By the time Princess Elizabeth acceded to the throne at the age of 26, she was a seasoned public figure, her years of service a strong indicator of what the Commonwealth could expect of its new queen. Indeed, on her 80th birthday, Queen Elizabeth II is one of the world's most popular monarchs. For more than half a century, she has served the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as well as the Commonwealth which includes Canada and more than 40 other countries. This beautiful coin features the Imperial State Crown with the Second Star of Africa, the Black Prince’s Ruby and the Sapphire of King Edward the Confessor. The Queen has an extensive collection of jewellery, most of which are Crown Jewels, some inherited and some gifts, including the largest pink diamond in the world. Some well known pieces include; a brooch of diamonds forming a spray of wattle; and a necklace of large square cut aquamarines and diamonds with earrings. Face Value 25 Cents Year of Issue 2006 Mintage 25,000 Composition Three-ply nickel finish plated steel Finish Specimen (with colored reverse) Size 35 mm Weight 12.61 grams * Includes: Individually-Numbered Official Colorful Folder. Place a Bid!