[1] It was issued in silver to members of the royal family, dignitaries, senior government officials and officers of the armed services who were present at the coronation ceremony, performed work in its preparation, or who were involved in the coronation parade.

Selected NCOs and other ranks at the coronation parade received the medal in bronze.

[1] The bronze medal was also given to one seaman or marine of 'very good' character on each ship at the Spithead Naval review held on 16 August 1902.

[4] Ladies could wear the medal near their left shoulder with the ribbon tied in the form of a bow.

This change happened too late to be reflected on the medals, which bear the earlier date.