5 Pounds - Charles III 100th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II; Gold (2026) — United Kingdom

Overview

A Gold Proof 5 Pounds non-circulating coin of the United Kingdom minted in 2026 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Queen Elizabeth II. The obverse features the uncrowned portrait of King Charles III, while the reverse displays the royal cypher of Elizabeth II with a crown. Struck in .9167 gold with a reeded edge by the Royal Mint. Struck as Proof.

Specifications

Country

United Kingdom

Year

2026

Composition

Gold (.9167)

Weight

39.94 g

Diameter

38.61 mm

Mint

Royal Mint

Shape

Round

Technique

Milled

Issuer

United Kingdom

Design details

Collector insights

• Design heritage: Martin Jennings, Timothy Noad is credited as the designer for the Non-circulating coins series. Designer attribution helps distinguish this issue from later restrikes or unofficial copies that reuse only the motif.
• Struck at: Royal Mint. Confirm the mintmark on your example before comparing prices — same-year issues from different mints often trade at very different levels.
• Low mintage: Only 125 pieces reported. This puts the issue into key-date territory for its series; expect steep grade-based price scaling and a higher counterfeit risk — provenance and third-party grading matter.
• Gold issue: Gold (.9167) — bullion demand competes with numismatic demand. Weight and fineness (not just face value) drive the melt-value floor.

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