{"product_id":"2026-100th-anniversary-of-the-birth-of-queen-elizabeth-ii-quarter-ounce-gold-proof-coin","title":"2026 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Elizabeth II Quarter-Ounce Gold Proof Coin","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQueen Elizabeth II was born on 21 April 1926. One hundred years later, The Royal Mint has marked the centenary of her birth with a new collector range, and this quarter-ounce gold proof coin is among its most exclusive pieces — struck to a mintage of just 300 and never made generally available, even to the majority of The Royal Mint's own Mint Marque collectors' club members.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse, designed by heraldic artist Timothy Noad, weaves the initials \"ER\" into an intricate pattern inspired by the ironwork of St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle — the resting place of Queen Elizabeth II following her death in September 2022. The design carries the legend \"QUEEN ELIZABETH II EXALTABITUR IN GLORIA\", a Latin phrase meaning \"she shall be exalted in glory\", historically used on gold quarter noble coins during the reign of Edward III in the 14th century. Coins across the wider range carry the edge inscription \"A LIFE WELL LIVED, A PROMISE WITH DESTINY KEPT\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe obverse carries the definitive coinage portrait of King Charles III, designed by Martin Jennings. This coin is supplied boxed in original Royal Mint presentation packaging with a certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoin Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Queen Elizabeth II (1926–2026)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse design by heraldic artist Timothy Noad, inspired by the ironwork of St George's Chapel, Windsor — her final resting place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistoric Latin legend \"QUEEN ELIZABETH II EXALTABITUR IN GLORIA\", last used on 14th-century gold quarter nobles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: King Charles III's official coinage portrait by Martin Jennings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard mirror-proof finish, distinct from the matte proof finish used in the range's dedicated two-coin set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely limited mintage of just 300 coins, not made generally available even within the Mint Marque collectors' scheme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStruck in fine gold to proof finish by The Royal Mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied boxed with Royal Mint certificate of authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Royal Mint, Llantrisant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComposition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e999.9 fine gold (24 carat)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.80 grams \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.00 mm \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof (standard mirror finish, not matte)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eObverse Designer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMartin Jennings (King Charles III)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReverse Designer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTimothy Noad\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePresentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoxed with certificate of authenticity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Coin Stands Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a mintage of just 300, this is an exceptionally scarce piece within an already limited commemorative range — smaller than the mintage of the dedicated matte-proof two-coin set version, and restricted enough that most of The Royal Mint's own Mint Marque members never had the opportunity to purchase one. Combined with a design carrying genuine personal and historical resonance, tying Elizabeth II's final resting place to a centuries-old Latin inscription, this is a rare and meaningful piece for any collector marking her centenary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs UK legal tender gold, this coin is exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents and free from VAT under current investment gold rules. Browse our full range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sovaracoins.com\/collections\/buy-graded-sovereigns\"\u003egraded gold Sovereigns\u003c\/a\u003e to explore more royal commemorative and centenary gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Royal Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60646543753550,"sku":"2026-100th-anniversary-birth-queen-elizabeth-ii-quarter-ounce-gold-proof-coin-boxed","price":1690.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/9370\/3246\/files\/2026-100th-anniversary-birth-queen-elizabeth-ii-quarter-ounce-gold-proof-coin-boxed.webp?v=1788432219","url":"https:\/\/www.sovaracoins.com\/products\/2026-100th-anniversary-of-the-birth-of-queen-elizabeth-ii-quarter-ounce-gold-proof-coin","provider":"Sovara Coins LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}