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Discover the work of Mary Gillick's with this premium addition to The Royal Mint's Portraits of a Queen collection. This gold proof £5 coin honours the first definitive coinage portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Mary Gillick, used on British coins from 1953 to 1967. Her effigy shows a youthful monarch crowned with a laurel wreath and has been expertly remastered by The Royal Mint's Chief Engraver, Gordon Summers. Struck in 39.94 grams of 22-carat gold to an immaculate proof standard, this coin features a frosted bust and an appealing sunburst background. From an ultra-limited edition of just 150 coins, this prestigious release is among the most exclusive in the series and a centrepiece for any serious royal or numismatic collection.
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This gold proof coin marks the launch of a five-part series celebrating each of the official coinage portraits of Queen Elizabeth II, reflecting her historic reign.
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The obverse displays King Charles III's official coinage portrait by Martin Jennings with the inscription 'CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2026 ·'.
The reverse features Mary Gillick's first definitive effigy of Elizabeth II, faithfully remastered by Gordon Summers, with the legend 'PORTRAIT OF A QUEEN 1953–1967' set against a radiant sunburst motif.
Struck in 39.94 grams of solid 22-carat gold and finished to an exceptional proof standard, this Five Pound coin is a premium addition to any collection of gold Crown-sized coins.
The Royal Mint has authorised the release of just 150 of these Portraits of a Queen coins, making this gold proof £5 among the scarcest pieces in the collection. It's presented in a premium display case, with a numbered certificate of authenticity and an information booklet.
