2026 Portraits of a Queen – The First Effigy £5 Gold Proof Coin Mary Gillick
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The 2026 Portraits of a Queen – The First Effigy £5 Gold Proof Coin marks the beginning of a brand-new Royal Mint series celebrating the five definitive coinage portraits of Queen Elizabeth II. This inaugural release pays tribute to the first effigy by Mary Gillick, which appeared on UK coinage from 1953 to 1967 following Her Majesty’s coronation.
The Gillick design has been remastered by the Royal Mint’s Chief Engraver, Gordon Summers, and enhanced with a radiant sunburst background to highlight the youthful image of the Queen in her early reign.
On the obverse, the coin features the official portrait of King Charles III by Martin Jennings, bringing together two generations of British monarchy on a single coin.
Struck in 22-carat gold to flawless proof standard, this coin is presented in its official Royal Mint case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. As the first issue of the Portraits of a Queen series, it is a landmark release for modern British numismatics and an essential addition for collectors.
Coin Highlights
• Year of issue: 2026
• Denomination: £5 (Five Pound Sovereign-size coin)
• Metal: 22-carat gold (916.7 fineness)
• Finish: Proof
• Obverse: King Charles III portrait by Martin Jennings
• Reverse: Mary Gillick’s first effigy of Queen Elizabeth II with radiant sunburst
• Series: Portraits of a Queen – first release
• Presentation: Royal Mint box with numbered COA
• Condition: FDC (Fleur-De-Coin) / As-Struck
Why Buy This Coin?
• First release in the new Portraits of a Queen series
• Features Mary Gillick’s historic 1953 portrait of Queen Elizabeth II
• Obverse depicts King Charles III, pairing two monarchs on one coin
• Struck in 22-carat gold to the highest proof standard
• Collectable Royal Mint £5 coin in official presentation packaging
*This coin will be available for secure despatch from early October.
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