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Celebrate the artistry of Mary Gillick with the first coin in The Royal Mint's Portraits of a Queen collection, a five-part series exploring the definitive coinage portraits of Elizabeth II. This debut release highlights the first portrait used on UK coins, created by sculptor Mary Gillick in 1952 following the Queen's accession and used until 1967. Her effigy shows a graceful young Elizabeth II wearing a laurel wreath, and has been beautifully remastered by The Royal Mint's Chief Engraver, Gordon Summers. Struck in .925 sterling silver to The Royal Mint's proof standard, this £5 coin features frosted details and a flawless mirror-like background, offering a premium collectable for royal enthusiasts. From a global mintage of 3,900, it's supplied in a presentation case, complete with a numbered certificate of authenticity.
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The first release in the Portraits of a Queen collection, this 2026 release from The Royal Mint begins a journey through all five effigies used on UK coinage during Elizabeth II's reign.
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The obverse shows King Charles III's definitive coinage portrait by Martin Jennings with the legend 'CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2026 ·', uniting two generations of the British royal family on one coin.
Mary Gillick's youthful portrait of Queen Elizabeth II has been remastered by Gordon Summers and appears with the inscription 'PORTRAIT OF A QUEEN 1953–1967' against a sunburst background.
Struck in 28.28 grams of sterling silver to an impeccable proof finish, this 2026-dated Five Pound coin displays with frosted devices and mirror-polished fields, highlighting every detail of the design.
Only 3,900 of these Portraits of a Queen coins have been authorised for release worldwide. Each one is housed in an official Royal Mint case with an illustrated booklet telling the story of Mary Gillick's portrait and a numbered certificate of authenticity.
