It’s not every day that the Royal Mint drops a new coin, but today the very first U.K. coin honoring Princess Anne has debuted—and it’s to celebrate a significant milestone: Anne’s 75th birthday. (The Princess Royal will mark the occasion on August 15.)
The Royal Mint Just Unveiled a Gorgeous New Coin—and It Features This Surprising Member of the Royal Family
Talk about an ‘anne‘-iversary
Published Jul 18, 2025
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The commemorative piece is meant to be a tribute to Anne’s legacy as one of the longest-serving members of the British Royal Family, according to the Royal Mint website. The design, which features a tiara-clad Anne, was personally approved by the Princess Royal. Her stoic expression, her signature bouffant hairstyle—we’d say this portrait of King Charles’s sister, which is based on a photograph of Anne taken by John Swannell, is spot-on.
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Royal sleuths will want to know: Anne is pictured wearing the Cartier-designed Aquamarine Pineflower Tiara, which was originally a wedding gift from King George VI, Anne’s grandfather, to Queen Elizabeth, in 1938. It was then passed down to Anne by the Queen Mother on the occasion of her own wedding day in 1973, per the Court Jeweller. (She’s also pictured wearing her aquamarine pendant and earrings, which come from the same tiara after Anne had it altered in the 90s.)
The text encircling the Princess Royal on the coin reads: “The Princess Royal—Celebrating 75 Years—Duty and Devotion,” a nod to her lifetime of service, but also likely her reputation as the hardest-working royal. (She’s pictured beside her official coat of arms while the coin’s reverse side features her brother, King Charles.)
Now, how to get your hands on the coin? It’s available to purchase on the Royal Mint Website for approximately $24. Other versions of the coin are also available with a gold proof going for about $5,500 (cost of shipping not included).
Happy early birthday to Princess Anne!
