The first release in a new collection exploring the five definitive coinage portraits of Queen Elizabeth II.
Struck by the Royal Mint to Brilliant Uncirculated quality.
Official British legal tender – spans 38.61mm in diameter.
The portrait on the reverse of the coin has been remastered by Gordon Summers, Chief Engraver at The Royal Mint.
Accompanied by bespoke packaging that explores the story behind the portrait originally designed by Mary Gillick
The obverse of the coin features the official coinage portrait of His Majesty King Charles III, uniting mother and son on the coins of the realm.
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An official release of Britain’s Royal Mint, we are delighted to present the Portraits of Queen Elizabeth II 2026 £5 Mary Gilick Brilliant Uncirculated Coin!
During a record-breaking span of seven decades, Elizabeth II established herself as one of the most memorable monarchs in British history. Throughout her remarkable reign, five definitive coinage portraits appeared on the coins of the United Kingdom.
This new Portraits of a Queen Collection takes a closer look at each of these effigies and the stories behind their creation. For the reverse of each coin in the collection, these original portraits have been remastered by Gordon Summers, The Royal Mint’s Chief Engraver.
The coin features the inaugural definitive coinage portrait of Elizabeth II, designed by sculptor and medallist Mary Gillick following the monarch’s accession to the throne in 1952. The portrait depicts a beautiful image of the young monarch wearing a laurel wreath.
Issued By
British Royal Mint
Country of Issue
Great Britain
Year of Issue
2026
Denomination
£5
Metal
Copper Nickel
Quality
Brilliant Uncirculated
Mintage
Unlimited
Diameter (mm)
38.61
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Great Britain Portraits of Queen Elizabeth II 2026 £5 Mary Gilick Cupro-Nickel Brilliant Uncirculated Coin
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Issued By
British Royal Mint
Country of Issue
Great Britain
Year of Issue
2026
Denomination
£5
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Metal
Copper Nickel
Quality
Brilliant Uncirculated
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Mintage
Unlimited
Diameter (mm)
38.61
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An official release of Britain’s Royal Mint, we are delighted to present the Portraits of Queen Elizabeth II 2026 £5 Mary Gilick Brilliant Uncirculated Coin!
During a record-breaking span of seven decades, Elizabeth II established herself as one of the most memorable monarchs in British history. Throughout her remarkable reign, five definitive coinage portraits appeared on the coins of the United Kingdom.
This new Portraits of a Queen Collection takes a closer look at each of these effigies and the stories behind their creation. For the reverse of each coin in the collection, these original portraits have been remastered by Gordon Summers, The Royal Mint’s Chief Engraver.
The coin features the inaugural definitive coinage portrait of Elizabeth II, designed by sculptor and medallist Mary Gillick following the monarch’s accession to the throne in 1952. The portrait depicts a beautiful image of the young monarch wearing a laurel wreath.
