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2026 Mary Gillick Effigy Two Ounce Gold Proof Portraits Of A Queen Coin

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UK26QE5G2 2026 Mary Gillick Effigy Two Ounce Gold Proof Portraits Of A Queen Coin Reverse

UK26QE5G2 2026 Mary Gillick Effigy Two Ounce Gold Proof Portraits Of A Queen Coin Obverse

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2oz gold proof Mary Gillick Portraits of a Queen coin from The Royal Mint, exclusively available from The Britannia Coin Company. Mary Gillick's beloved laureate head of Elizabeth II was used on UK coins from 1953 to 1967 as the first official coin portrait of the Queen's reign. For this 2026 coin, Gillick's laureate effigy has been remastered by Royal Mint Chief Engraver Gordon Summers and set against a radial background which catches the light as the coin is turned. This is a feature that unites the five coins in the Portraits of a Queen collection, which was released to mark what would have been Her Majesty's 100th birthday. These 9999 gold proof two-ounce Mary Gillick coins are the largest gold coins in the series, and the rarest issue, with just 50 authorised for release worldwide.

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Description Specification Summary Portraits Of A Queen

Mary Gillick's Royal Portrait

The first portrait used on Queen Elizabeth II's coins was the work of Mary Gillick and depicts Her Majesty wearing a laurel wreath. This remastered coin is inscribed 'PORTRAIT OF A QUEEN 1953-1967' against a radial background.

King Charles III Obverse

Gillick's effigy is paired with sculptor Martin Jennings' definitive coinage portrait of King Charles III, who succeeded in 2022. The inscription reads 'CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 200 POUNDS · 2026 ·'.

Two Ounce 9999 Gold Proof

With a face value of Two Hundred Pounds, this UK coin is struck with an attractive proof finish in 62.42 grams of solid 99.99% (24-carat) fine gold or two troy ounces of solid precious metal, making it the largest gold coin in the range.

Limited Edition Of Just 50

Just 50 of these gold proof coins have been authorised for release worldwide in 2026. This edition is by far the lowest mintage issue in what has already proved to be a popular and in-demand release from the UK's national mint.

Britannia Coin Co Exclusive

These Mary Gillick coins are available exclusively from The Britannia Coin Company in new condition. You will receive your Portraits of a Queen 2oz in a premium presentation case from The Royal Mint with a certificate of authenticity.

Queen Elizabeth II Effigies Series

The Portraits of a Queen collection is a landmark five-coin series from The Royal Mint honouring the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-serving monarch. Over 70 years on the throne, her image became a defining symbol of continuity, appearing on UK coinage from her coronation in 1953 through decimalisation in 1971 to her Platinum Jubilee in 2022.

This premium collection revisits each of the five definitive effigies that featured on circulating currency during the Queen's reign. Carefully remastered by The Royal Mint's Chief Engraver, Gordon Summers, and struck using modern minting techniques, these collector's pieces highlight the fine detail sometimes lost on smaller circulating coinage.

Five Portraits Of A Queen

Portraits by five distinguished artists appeared on British coins during Queen Elizabeth II's reign.

Mary Gillick (1953-1967) - an elegant laureate portrait, first seen in Elizabeth's Coronation year
Arnold Machin (1968-1984) - a graceful tiara-wearing effigy, introduced for the decimal era
Raphael Maklouf (1985-1997) - the detailed and dignified third portrait
Ian Rank-Broadley (1998-2015) - bold and realistic, showing the Queen as a grandmother
Jody Clark (2015-2022) - the final effigy seen on the Queen's UK coins

From Gillick's youthful portrait to Clark's digitally-created effigy, each design reflects a distinct era in the Queen's life and the evolving style of British coinage. Together, they form a cohesive portrait gallery charting the life of one of the UK's most remarkable monarchs.

Low Mintage Royal Mint Coins

Struck in strictly limited numbers, Portraits of a Queen is a short five-part series offering coins in a wide range of finishes to suit every budget. Each piece is inscribed with the words' PORTRAIT OF A QUEEN' and the dates that the effigy was used, set against an appealing radial background which catches the light as the coin is turned.

Collectors can enjoy a spread of Crown-sized £5 coins in brilliant uncirculated, silver proof, and piedfort silver proof, as well as gold proof coins, and a selection of highly-collectable ounce-sized issues in gold, silver, and platinum.

All of the coins in the series are UK legal tender and feature Martin Jennings' definitive coinage portrait of King Charles III on the obverse.