British Canadian Coronation Medal Elizabeth the 2nd Full Size

The British Canadian Coronation Medal Elizabeth the 2nd Full Size is an official commemorative medal issued to mark the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on 2 June 1953. This full-size version follows the standard specifications used in both the United Kingdom and Canada. The medal features a crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II facing right on the obverse and a royal cypher beneath a stylized Tudor crown on the reverse, along with the date of the Coronation. It is struck in silver and measures approximately 32mm in diameter. The medal is suspended from a ribbon of dark blue with narrow red and white stripes at each edge, representing the national colors. Recipients included members of the armed forces, government officials, and public servants who contributed to national life at the time of the coronation. This decoration holds historical significance as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s early reign and Canada’s royal heritage.