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2026 Arnold Machin Second Effigy Five Pound Crown Gold Proof Portraits Of A Queen Coin

UK26QE4GP 2026 Arnold Machin Second Effigy Five Pound Crown Gold Proof Portraits Of A Queen Coin Boxed

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Buy a 2026 Arnold Machin £5 Gold Proof

Gold proof Arnold Machin effigy Five Pound coin from The Royal Mint's Portraits of a Queen collection: a tribute to the five portraits that appeared on Queen Elizabeth II's coinage during her record-breaking reign. Machin's elegant design, used on UK coins from 1971 to 1984 following decimalisation, depicts Her Majesty wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. Remastered for this 22-carat gold Five Pound coin, Machin's second portrait appears against a radial background and is paired with Martin Jennings' likeness of her successor, King Charles III. Limited to just 150 pieces, this Five Pound coin is among the most sought-after releases in the Portraits of a Queen range.
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Arnold Machin's 2nd Portrait

The reverse of this gold coin features Arnold Machin's second effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, set against a sunburst background, with the inscription 'PORTRAIT OF A QUEEN 1968–1984' positioned to the right.

King Charles III Obverse 

Displayed on the obverse is Martin Jennings' definitive uncrowned effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, with the surrounding inscription reading 'CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2026 ·'.

22-Carat Gold Proof Coin

This premium Five Pound coin is struck in 39.94 grams of solid 22-carat gold and measures 38.61 millimetres in diameter. It boasts an attractive high-contrast proof finish, resulting in mirrored surfaces and frosted devices.

Limited Edition Of Just 150

The Royal Mint has authorised the release of just 150 of these gold coins worldwide, making them one of the lowest mintage issues in the Portraits of a Queen collection and a highly desirable release.

Boxed With Numbered COA

Each of these pre-owned proof £5 coins is delivered in a glossy wood presentation case, complete with a numbered certificate of authenticity and an accompanying booklet exploring the different effigies of Her Majesty.

Portraits Of A Queen Collection

Continuing The Royal Mint's popular Portraits of a Queen series, the 2026 Arnold Machin coin celebrates Queen Elizabeth II's historic reign through the five timeless portraits that defined her coinage.

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