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Margrethe II's reign

Margrethe II 's life

II. Queen Margaret of Denmark was the ruler of Denmark from January 14, 1972 to January 14, 2024. 1940. He was born on April 16 in Copenhagen, IX. As the eldest child of King Frederiks of Denmark and Queen Ingrid. In 1953, through a constitutional amendment that allowed female succession to the throne, she became her father's heir. In 1967, she married Prince Henri de Laborde de Monpezat, and they had two sons: King Frederick X of Denmark and Prince Joakim. The Queen's interest in archeology also known for his passion, he participated in several excavations, for example in Italy, Egypt, Denmark and South America. Margrethe was passionately interested in archaeology. She completed her studies in Cambridge. The queen is known for her artistic tendencies. He painted, designed costumes and scenery, and also illustrated works by JRR Tolkien. During her reign, Margrethe received 42 official state visits and made 55 foreign state visits. Margrethe's personal popularity contributed to the improved perception of the Danish monarchy. During his reign, support among the Danish people remained consistently high. II. Margit the British II. After Queen Elizabeth's death on September 8, 2022, she became the world's longest-serving female head of state. In his New Year's Eve speech on December 31, 2023, he announced that on January 14, 2024, the 52nd anniversary of his ascension to the throne, he would abdicate and the official duties would pass to his son, Crown Prince Frigyes. Even after abdication, he retains the title of "His Majesty" (Hendes Majestæt).

Margrethe II Coinage

II. Queen Margaret of Denmark ascended the throne on January 14, 1972, her father, King IX. After the death of Christian. At the same time, the minting of the Queen's portraits began. The first coins were made in 1972 and were issued in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 kroner. The coins were produced by the Danish Copenhagen Mint. The 1, 2 and 5 kroner coins show the portrait of the queen on the obverse, and the Danish coat of arms on the reverse. The 10, 20 and 50 kroner coins feature the portrait of the queen and the heir to the throne, Prince Frederik, on the obverse, and the Danish coat of arms on the reverse. The coins have been produced continuously since 1972 and are still in circulation in Denmark. In addition to the portraits of the queen, the Danish mint has a number of special he also minted a coin II. In honor of Margaret.


Margrethe II money

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