2020 £25 Mayflower 400th Anniversary U.S Gold Proof Set First Strike, DCAM PR70DCAM Certification #40661245, PCGS #838515

2020-W 400th Anniversary of the Mayflower Gold ₤25 British PR70DCAM { PCGS-4 }. This British Mint beauty was issued in conjunction with the US equivalent remembering the 400th anniversary of the historic voyage of the Mayflower to the New World. This slot pays tribute to the British Queen who reigned from 1952 to 2022, the longest reigning monarch of the British Empire, and second longest ruling royal of all time (after Louis XIV who assumed the throne as a young boy). During her leadership span of 70 years and 214 days she met every US president from Truman to Biden, except LBJ (13 of 14 presidents). Blessed with a photographic memory she was on top of affairs of state, although she had no official authority, she met regularly with military, social and financial leaders. Her leadership in Europe and the world paved the way for other stateswomen to break the glass ceiling and take the ultimate leadership roles including Margaret Thatcher (slot 77), Golda Meir (Slot 65) and Angela Merkle. QE2 leaves behind a considerable numismatic heritage and this golden gem pays tribute to the unique bond the USA shares with the UK. This gem offers terrific gold luster and eye appeal. This is also the coin that brought me to this set as I looked for a registry set for it to call home.