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Collectable silver proof Arnold Machin effigy Five Pound coin from The Royal Mint's Portraits of a Queen collection, celebrating the five portraits that featured on Queen Elizabeth II's coinage during her historic reign. Machin's refined design, first seen on UK decimal coins struck between 1971 and 1984, shows Her Majesty wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. Struck in solid .925 silver with an attractive proof finish, this beautifully remastered edition presents Machin's second portrait against a sunburst background and is paired with Martin Jennings' likeness of Elizabeth's successor, King Charles III. Issued as part of a limited-edition release, this £5 coin is a distinguished addition to the Portraits of a Queen series.
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The reverse shows Arnold Machin's second effigy of Queen Elizabeth II (used on UK coinage from 1971 to 1984), complemented by a radial background and an inscription that reads 'PORTRAIT OF A QUEEN 1968–1984'.
The obverse showcases Martin Jennings' acclaimed uncrowned portrait of King Charles III, paired with an abbreviated Latin legend that reads 'CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2026 ·'.
Denominated at Five Pounds, this Crown-sized coin is struck in precisely 28.28 grams of .925 sterling silver and measures 38.61 millimetres in diameter. This issue boasts an attractive proof finish, achieved with hand-finished dies.
This silver proof coin is part of a limited edition presentation of 3,900 £5 coins issued in late 2025 but dated 2026. The mintage for this coin is the same as previous releases in the Portraits of a Queen range.
Your pre-owned Arnold Machin coin is supplied in a black presentation case, complete with an individually numbered certificate of authenticity and a detailed information book, packed with information on the different portraits of Her Majesty.
The 2026 Arnold Machin silver £5 is the second release in The Royal Mint's popular Portraits of a Queen series, celebrating Queen Elizabeth II's reign with the five official portraits featured on her coins.
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