Which Head do you think resembles her majesty the most

[FiftyPercentSilver]

In my opinion, i think the Rank Broadley Head resembles the queen the most

[Paulus]

In my opinion, i think the Rank Broadley Head resembles the queen the most

I would have to agree, hadn't seen that one before ...

[Peckris]

Um, is this a trick question? Each portrait resembles Her Maj at the time it was made! Therefore the Ian R-B portrait is closest to the Bond-loving matron we have at present

[FiftyPercentSilver]

Um, is this a trick question? Each portrait resembles Her Maj at the time it was made! Therefore the Ian R-B portrait is closest to the Bond-loving matron we have at present

The Machin head first went into circulation in 1968 on the decimal 5 and 10 pence coins, at that time, the queen would be 42 years old, the portrait looks like the queen when she was 20 years old

[FiftyPercentSilver]

In my opinion, i think the Rank Broadley Head resembles the queen the most

I would have to agree, hadn't seen that one before ...

it first went into circulation in 1998

[Paulus]

In my opinion, i think the Rank Broadley Head resembles the queen the most

I would have to agree, hadn't seen that one before ...

it first went into circulation in 1998

Guess I don't take much interest in that sort of thing, I only collect up to 1946!

[FiftyPercentSilver]

In my opinion, i think the Rank Broadley Head resembles the queen the most

I would have to agree, hadn't seen that one before ...

it first went into circulation in 1998

Guess I don't take much interest in that sort of thing, I only collect up to 1946!

so you only collect Silver UK coins. I just collect all the pre decimal stuff with the occasional decimal proof set

[Generic Lad]

Of course the newest portrait looks the most like her today

When it comes to which one I like, I have to say I really like the MG head the best even though it is a bit plain.

Personally I think the best representation is found on the new Diamond Jubilee crown, although, naturally I won't be obtaining an example for the collection until the new-ness has worn off and the prices have come down to reasonable levels

[Red Riley]

The Machin head first went into circulation in 1968 on the decimal 5 and 10 pence coins, at that time, the queen would be 42 years old, the portrait looks like the queen when she was 20 years old

Correction, it never looked like her at all.

[VickySilver]

Can we rephrase the question: which do we like the best?

[scott]

i dislike them all >.>

[brauereibeck]

Um, is this a trick question? Each portrait resembles Her Maj at the time it was made! Therefore the Ian R-B portrait is closest to the Bond-loving matron we have at present

The Machin head first went into circulation in 1968 on the decimal 5 and 10 pence coins, at that time, the queen would be 42 years old, the portrait looks like the queen when she was 20 years old

This was the first effigy to show Lizzy's trademark '50s curled 'up' fringe. Annie Walker eat ya heart out!

[Peckris]

Um, is this a trick question? Each portrait resembles Her Maj at the time it was made! Therefore the Ian R-B portrait is closest to the Bond-loving matron we have at present

The Machin head first went into circulation in 1968 on the decimal 5 and 10 pence coins, at that time, the queen would be 42 years old, the portrait looks like the queen when she was 20 years old

The Machin portrait goes back to 1965 or 1966, when it was introduced for Commonwealth coins. Actually, I do think it makes her look older than 20! Though somewhat shy of 42 (following a long tradition of showing monarchs younger than they actually are )

[scottishmoney]

The Machin portrait was being used for coins in Belize into the mid to late 1990's. I only know because I found one in a coin machine reject slot and was surprised that they were still using that portrait. Guess they figure they might have to use new hubs and create all new dies which involve expense.