1976-FM Medal Queen Elizabeth Bicentenial Visit Silver

Coin Details

Description

This 1976 Franklin Mint silver medal commemorates Queen Elizabeth II's visit to the United States during the Bicentennial celebration. The British monarch's visit to her former colony's 200th birthday celebration was a diplomatically significant and symbolically rich event, representing the complete reconciliation between Britain and America two centuries after the Revolution. Queen Elizabeth visited Philadelphia, including Independence Hall, on July 6, 1976, and presented the Bicentennial Bell to the American people as a gift from Britain. The Franklin Mint's silver medal capturing this royal visit documents one of the most memorable moments of the Bicentennial celebration, when the former colonial power honored the independence of its most successful former colony. The medal appeals to collectors of both American Bicentennial and British royal visit numismatics.

Rarity Notes

Sterling silver, Franklin Mint 1976. Queen Elizabeth Bicentennial Visit. Anglo-American historical interest.

Cross References

PCGS #922957; Franklin Mint Queen Elizabeth Bicentennial Visit, Silver