Queen Elizabeth on new coin.Photo: The Royal Mint/Instagram; Inset: Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images
A new coin depictsQueen Elizabethon her trusty steed!
On Thursday, the Royal Mint unveiled a new 50p coin commemorating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on Feb. 6, marking 70 years on the throne. In addition to featuring her insignia and the years of her reign, one coin features the monarch on horseback.
The 95-year-old monarch is known for her love of horses, however, it was revealed that theQueen has not ridden since early September.
“She was in quite a bit of discomfort,” a source toldThe Sun. “She adores riding and it has been part of her ritual for most of her life. She has been extremely disappointed not to go riding since the beginning of September.”
Insiders added that the Queen hasn’t hung up the sport for good, and she’s determined to get back in the saddle after some rest.
“The Queen’s legacy on coins stretches the length of her momentous reign,” said Royal Mint Museum historian Chris Barker. “Today’s launch marks another significant milestone, and the Royal Mint plays a proud part in the nationwide celebrations.”
The Queen was given her first horse (a Shetland pony) when she was just 4 years old. In addition to riding for fun, she would often be on horseback for events like Trooping the Colour — the public celebration of the monarch’s birthday. The coin appears to depict the Queen on such an occasion, given the hat with a feather that can be seen.
Queen Elizabeth.Getty
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