The Portraits of Queen Elizabeth II

Portrait 7

This profile of The Queen might be regarded as a portrait specifically prepared for use on coins, which traditionally show the profile of the monarch. However, the issuing authorities that chose to use this portrait had previously used a design which included profiles of King George V and King George VI. In order to maintain the Thomas De La Rue designs into the reign of Elizabeth II, it was necessary to have a suitable profile of Her Majesty.
Date of Original Portrait: 1952
Photographer: Dorothy Wilding
The photograph having been taken for use on coins and postage stamps, there are few instances of this image being used on banknotes. Additionally, only the head is used and not the full neck, necklace and shoulders.
Use of this Portrait:
  • Seychelles -- Nos. 11 to 13
  • Falkland Islands -- Nos. 7 to 11

© Peter Symes 2003


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