What does "Silver Jubilee" mean?

Question

Can you tell me what "Silver Jubilee" means, which is on the back of the coin of Australia 50 cents,1977?

Answer 1

It is a the 25th year anniversary of an event whether it be marriage, Independence, years on the throne for the royals, etc.

In this case I believe this coin commemorates the 25th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's reign as queen.

Answer 2

Silver jubilee: 25th year of a monarchs reign. Which means, 1977 was the 25th year the king or queen of Australia (which, I believe would be the queen of england, since Australia is part of the commonwealth).



Silver is the 25 anniversary, gold is the 50th. If a king or queen reigned for 50 years, you would celebrate the gold jubilee.

Answer 3

Jubilee is a historical term for a time of celebration or rejoicing.

Silver Jubilee (25 years)

Golden Jubilee (50 years)

Diamond Jubilee (60 years in Britain, 75 years in the United States)

Platinum Jubilee (70 years in Britain, 75 years in South Asia)

Answer 4

The Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II marked the twenty-fifth anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the throne of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and other Commonwealth realms. It was celebrated with large-scale parties and parades throughout the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth throughout 1977, culminating in June with the official "Jubilee Days," held to coincide with the Queen's Official Birthday. The anniversary date itself was commemorated in church services across the land on 6 February 1977, and continued throughout the month. In March, preparations started for large parties in every major city of the United Kingdom, as well as for smaller ones for countless individual streets throughout the country.

Answer 5

It comes from the expression to be born with a silver spoon. Basically it means that a person was born into a wealthy family. As in, a family that was rich enough to own silver utensils.