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Held on Maundy Thursday, the day before Good Friday, Royal Maundy is a religious service that involves the monarch ceremonially gifting alms to elderly recipients. For centuries, this has taken the form of special sterling silver coins struck for the occasion by The Royal Mint.
Read more: What Are Royal Maundy Coins? Complete Guide To Maundy Money
The obverses of the four coins in this 1997 set feature Mary Gillick's first definitive coin portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, with an inscription around that reads '+ ELIZABETH · II · DEI · GRATIA · REGINA · F: D:'.
All modern Royal Maundy coins feature a distinctive historic design attributed to engraver Jean Baptiste Merlen. This consists of a central numeral, indicating the denomination, with the date on either side, a crown above, encircled by a wreath of English oak leaves.
In 1997, the Royal Maundy service was held at Bradford Cathedral in Bradford, West Yorkshire. Her Majesty attended the service in person and distributed Maundy Money to recipients.
Only a small number of Maundy Money coins were issued by The Royal Mint in 1997. These coin sets are sought-after by collectors for their rarity and royal connections.
