The Tower Mint continues the Pitcairn Islands HMS Bounty Series into 2026 with a release that includes a commemorative privy mark honoring an important royal milestone. To mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, every coin in the 2026 series carries a QEII 100 privy mark on the obverse. This discreet symbol appears just to the right of the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III and adds a thoughtful historical detail to the design. You can now find the 2026 Pitcairn Islands Bounty 1/4 oz Gold Coin available for purchase online from Provident Metals.

Highlights:

• Coin arrives in a protective plastic flip!
• 3rd year for the Pitcairn Islands Bounty Series!
• Special QEII 100 privy mark!
• Limited mintage of only 1,000 coins!
• Contains 1/4 troy oz of .999 pure gold in BU condition.
• Issued a face value of 1 Dollar by the Pitcairn Islands.
• The obverse features King Charles III.
• On the reverse is the HMS Bounty.

These 2026 Pitcairn Islands Bounty 1/4 oz Gold Coins are offered in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. Each coin comes housed in a protective plastic flip and includes the QEII 100 privy mark on the obverse field.

Obverse

The obverse of the 2026 Pitcairn Islands Bounty Gold Coin showcases a left-facing portrait of King Charles III. Designed by Glyn Davies, this image represents the Kings first official effigy and presents him without a crown. Along with the portrait, the obverse includes the QEII 100 privy mark, recognizing the centennial of Queen Elizabeth IIs birth and her long-standing role in British history.

Reverse

The reverse of the 2026 Bounty 1/4 oz Gold Coin depicts the HMS Bounty in detailed form. The ship became famous after the 1789 mutiny led by Fletcher Christian. Following the uprising, the crew traveled to remote Pitcairn Island, where they destroyed the ship to avoid discovery and established a hidden settlement. The island remained isolated for many years, and descendants of the original settlers still live there today. The story of the HMS Bounty has continued to influence literature, film, and historical discussion.

History

After the mutiny, the fate of the crew varied widely. Fletcher Christian and eight mutineers, along with six Tahitian men and twelve Tahitian women, settled on Pitcairn Island in 1790. Internal conflict soon followed, largely due to limited resources and tensions within the group, leading to the deaths of all Tahitian men and most of the mutineers. Meanwhile, sixteen crewmen who stayed in Tahiti were later captured by HMS Pandora in 1791. After the ship sank, four men drowned, while the survivors were returned to England, where three were executed after trial.

Ordering

Provident Metals customer service is available to assist with gold purchases at 1-800-313-3315. You may also reach out through online chat or email with any questions.