The Royal Mint celebrates the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II with a thoughtfully designed coin series highlighting the five official portraits used throughout her reign. Each release in this collection reflects a different stage of her life, offering a visual record of her time as monarch. From the early depiction of a young queen to the more refined portraits from her later years, this series provides collectors with a meaningful way to follow her journey. Right now, 2026 Proof British Queen Elizabeth First Effigy 1 oz Platinum Coins are available from Provident Metals.

Highlights:

• Arrives in a capsule with a presentation box and a Certificate of Authenticity!
• First of five designs in the Portraits of the Queen Series!
• Proof specimens!
• Limited mintage of only 150 coins!
• Contains 1 troy oz of .9995 pure platinum.
• Bears a face value of 100 Pound sterling (GBP) backed by the government of Britain.
• The obverse depicts King Charles III.
• On the reverse is Mary Gillicks first-generation portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
• Modern artwork by Gordon Summers.

Each 2026 Proof British Queen Elizabeth First Effigy 1 oz Platinum Coin is securely packaged in a capsule and presented in a black Royal Mint display box. The box arrives in a Royal Mint outer shipper and includes a Certificate of Authenticity. These proof coins are struck with frosted details and mirrored fields, creating a distinct visual contrast. The Portraits of the Queen Series brings back all five official effigies used on British coinage between 1953 and 2022.

Obverse

The obverse of the 2026 Proof British Queen Elizabeth First Effigy Platinum Coin features King Charles III. His portrait was created by Martin Jennings in late 2022 and debuted on Royal Mint coinage in 2023. The design shows His Majesty in left-profile relief without a crown. Inscriptions include CHARLES II, DG REX FD, 100 POUNDS, and 2026.

Reverse

On the reverse of the 2026 Proof Queen Elizabeth First Effigy 1 oz Platinum Coin is Mary Gillicks original right-profile depiction of Queen Elizabeth II. The portrait includes a laurel wreath and presents a natural, balanced image of the young queen. Gordon Summers has recreated this historic design with a finely detailed radial-line background. Inscriptions read PORTRAIT OF A QUEEN and 1953-1967.

History

At the beginning of her reign, Mary Gillick was chosen to create the first coin portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Her design became one of the most familiar images of the Queen worldwide. The portrait features the young monarch without a crown, offering a simple and timeless appearance inspired by classical coin designs.

Ordering

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