# Royal Portraiture Coins This Commemorative Coin Celebrates Queen Elizabeth's Record-Breaking Reign By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-09-08 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commemorative-coin References: [metro](http://metro.co.uk/2015/09/02/20-coin-to-mark-queen-becoming-longest-serving-monarch-5371624/) & [ibtimes](http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/20-coin-mark-queen-elizabeth-iis-63-year-reign-1518033) This commemorative coin marks the date of [Queen Elizabeth II](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/queen-elizabeth-ii-1) becoming the longest-reigning monarch in British history. Over the course of the 1,000 year history of the British monarchy, nobody has served as head of state longer than QEII's 63 years and 217 days. Elizabeth II's great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria, reigned for 63 years and 216 days. To mark the auspicious occasion, the [British Royal Mint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coronation-cake) is creating a [special commemorative coin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commemorative-coin-release). The coin will feature five different portraits of the Queen. Since the Queen's portrait is stamped on each piece of British currency, the portraits will actually be a collection of all the different versions of her image that have appeared on British currency throughout her record-breaking reign. The commemorative coin will be worth £20, which is $30.35 in U.S. dollars. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Political](https://www.trendhunter.com/political) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Commemorative Coin Collecting:** Opportunity for companies to create more collectible items for special occasions. - **Pop Culture Currency:** Creating coins based on famous people or events can attract more collectors and new users. - **Innovative Ways to Mark Historic Moments:** Opportunity to create new and unique ways to commemorate important events. ### Where This Applies - **Coin Collecting:** There can be an increased demand for rare and historical coins due to commemorative coin collections. - **Currency and Banking:** Coins with famous people or events can generate interest in currency and attract new customers. - **Gifts and Collectibles:** Special edition coins can be marketed as exceptional gifts for people of all ages. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Regal Birthday-Commemorating Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-charles-iii-1.md) - [Memorial Monarch Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-toonie.md) - [Fictional Wizard Collectible Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-potter-collection-1.md) - [Commemorative Music Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-coins.md) - [Anniversary-Themed Royal Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-1.md) - [Collectible Anniversary Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-90th.md) - [Collectable Singer-Honoring Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/george-michael-coin.md) - [British Author-Honoring UK Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jrr-tolkien.md) - [Exclusive Wizard-Themed Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wizardthemed-coin-collection.md)