A special set of four historic coins celebrating her 80th birthday, April 21, 2006 ---This special set of four Brilliant Uncirculated, historic, legal tender coins from four nations, South Africa, the Falkland Islands, Gibraltar and the Isle of Man, celebrates the Queen's 80th birthday. The coins were selected to show the four classic portraits of her majesty Queen Elizabeth II as she matured over the 53 years of her reign. These images have appeared on countless coins minted for dozens of nations around the world. The coins are reminders of the Queen's longevity and the affection she enjoys from far and wide. They also inspire recollection of the vast extent of the former British Empire and the loyalty of the many now independent nations which have chosen to maintain unbroken the long tradition of honoring the reigning British monarch on their coins. The coins are packaged in a four coin holder as shown. This set would make a nice gift for any young numismatist or be a welcome addition to any collection of world coins.