You've all seen references to Jubilee when looking through coins of Great Britain, Canada and other Commonwealth countries, but what does Jubilee really mean? Here's what the online dictionary (Wiktionary ) says: jubilee (plural jubilees) A special anniversary, especially a 50th anniversary A time of celebration or rejoicing Derived term: silver Jubilee Retrieved from "http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/jubilee" It ends the description with "English noun." Other dictionaries tell us "Jubilee" is a historical term for a time of celebration or rejoicing." Just like Anniversaries, there are time associated divisions as per the afore mentioned "silver" Jubilee. Here's those related to numismatics: Silver Jubilee (25 yrs) Golden Jubilee (50 yrs) Diamond Jubilee (60 yrs in Britain, 75 yrs in the U.S., 100 yrs in S. Asia) Platinum Jubilee (70 yrs in G.B., 75 yrs in S. Asia) So Jubilee is really a celebration of an anniversary! When you saw the word Jubilee, you probably envisioned the first Canada Silver Dollar which debuted in 1935 (my birthyear) to commemorate the Silver Anniversary of King George V's accension to the Throne of Great Britain. Here's an image courtesy of Don's World Coin Gallery: http://worldcoingallery.com/countries/coin.php?image=nmc1/35-30&desc=Canada km30 1 Dollar (1935) Here's another Canada Jubilee coin, but it's the Gold Jubilee 50 cent piece commemorating the 50th year of Queen Elizabeth II's accension to the throne of G.B.: http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...2&desc=Canada km444 50 Cents (2002) 1952-2002 There's no time nor space for me to show you all the world's Jubilee coinage, but I do want you to see some of the silver (25 yrs) Jubilee coins issued in honor of QE II because QE II still lives. Also no monarch before Elizabeth II visited more of the United Kingdom in such a short span of time (the trips lasted three months). All in all, the Queen and her husband Prince Philip visited a total of 36 counties . The trip started with record crowds gathering to see the Royals in Glasgow on 17 May. After traveling to England (where a record one million spectators came to greet the couple in Lancashire) and Wales, the Queen and Prince Philip wrapped up the first of their silver Jubilee celebrations with a visit to Northern Ireland . Among the places visited during the national trips were numerous schools, which were the subject of a television special hosted by commentator Valerie Singleton. Later in the summer, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip embarked on a Commonwealth tour that first brought them hopping to the small island nations such as Fiji and Tonga, followed up with longer stays in New Zealand and Australia, with final stops in Papua New Guinea and the British holdings in the West Indies. The final stop on the international tour was a trip to Canada, where Prince Charles joined the couple to greet the crowds. Here's a 12-sided Austrailan 50 cents piece: http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...Australia km70 50 Cents (1977) Silver Jubilee Guess what? The British Virgin Islands has some contributions to this subject: Note the date is 1978. not 1977. ONE CENT: http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...Islands km16 1 Cent (1978) Coronation Jubilee 5 CENT: http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...slands km17 5 Cents (1978) Coronation Jubilee 10 CENTS: http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...lands km18 10 Cents (1978) Coronation Jubilee 25 CENTS: http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...lands km19 25 Cents (1978) Coronation Jubilee 50 CENTS: http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...lands km20 50 Cents (1978) Coronation Jubilee 1 DOLLAR: http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...lands km21 1 Dollar (1978) Coronation Jubilee Alphabetically we arrive at England (G.B.): This is the 25 NEW PENCE issued in 1977: http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...0 25 New Pence (1977) Silver Jubilee of Reign Even the tiny Isle of Man issued a 1 Crown silver Jubilee coin in 1977: http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...sle of Man km41 1 Crown (1977) Silver Jubilee A couple weeks ago I brought your attention to this New Zealand 1977 Dollar and it's dual commemoration: http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...New Zealand km46 1 Dollar (1977) Waitanji Day Australia struck another Jubilee Dollar in 1978. This commemorates QE II's coronation on the obverse, but, also, Parliament on the reverse: http://worldcoingallery.com/countri...nd km47 1 Dollar (1978) Coronation/Parliament Well, this brings us to the end of this trivia. Please let me know if you enjoyed it. PS If you have a photo of another Jubilee coin (silver or gold), LET US SEE IT! Clinker
I always enjoy reading your trivia and learn many new things. Indeed a very informative posting, as always. Whenever I hear the word 'Jubilee', the first coin comes to my mind are Jubilee issues of Queen Victoria. Here are few coins of Queen Victoria with jubilee head. 1, 2 and 3 pence -> 6 Pence (w/ and w/o shield reverse) -> Shilling -> Florin -> Regards, Ballabh Garg
For Queen Elizabeth II, Royal mint issued few commemorative coins in 1977 and 2002. 1977 Proof set for Silver Jubilee: 2002 Proof set for Golden Jubilee: Obv: Rev: Regards, Ballabh Garg
Few other Jubilee coins from various countries: Canada, 1935 Dollar for George V Silver Jubilee New Zealand, 1978 Crown for Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee And a British souvenir medal for Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Sweden, 1897 2 Kroner for Oscar II Silver Jubilee Regards, Ballabh Garg
bgarg You want to discover something else about Queen Victoria's Jubilee? Go to Wikipedia and put a search in for Jubilee Clocks. Clinker
Clinker - Thanks for a great year of trivia - I have really enjoyed your posts and hope to continue to read them in 2008!!! Happy New Year!!! Darryl
