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2026 Portraits of a Queen - Elizabeth II The First Effigy £5 Crown Gold Proof

2026 Portraits of a Queen - Elizabeth II The First Effigy £5 Crown Gold Proof

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2026 Portraits of a Queen - Elizabeth II The First Effigy £5 Crown Gold Proof + Boxed / COA

Portraits of a Queen Coins

A special collection exploring the five definitive coinage portraits of Queen Elizabeth II. The obverse of each coin features the official coinage portrait of His Majesty King Charles III, uniting mother and son. Each coin in our Portraits of a Queen Collection is dated 2026, marking the centenary of Elizabeth II’s birth.

The first coin in the series is the Mary Gillick portrait, introduced in 1953, which appeared on British coins until 1968. The £5 gold proof coin is accompanied by bespoke packaging that explores the story behind the original design. The obverse of the coin features the official coinage portrait of His Majesty King Charles III, uniting mother and son on the coins of the realm.



Coin Specifications

Denomination £5
Limited Edition 150 (Total Mintage 160)
Alloy 22 Carat Gold - 917/1000 fineness / Contains 1.177 Troy Oz
Weight 39.94 g
Diameter 38.61mm
Obverse Designer Martin Jennings
Reverse Designer Gordon Summers
Struck by the Royal mint : Llantrisant 



We endeavour to keep all years available, the image is of the coin you will receive some years may not be available due to rarity, if you are interested in the rare examples not on offer here, please contact us

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