5 Pounds - Charles III 100th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II; Gold Proof

Features

Issuer	United Kingdom
King	Charles III (2022-date)
Type	Non-circulating coins
Year	2026
Value	5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.67
Currency	Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition	Gold (.9167)
Weight	39.94 g
Diameter	38.61 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Issued	2 January 2026
Number	N# 554748

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Commemorative issue

100th Anniversary of the birth of Elizabeth II

Obverse

Uncrowned portrait of King Charles III left, legend and date around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CHARLES III·D·G·REX·F·D·5 POUNDS·2026 ·
MJ

Unabridged legend: Charles III Dei Gratia Rex Fidei Defensor

Translation: Charles III by the Grace of God King Defender of the Faith

Designer: Martin Jennings

Reverse

Elizabeth II royal cypher, crown, legend and date around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
QUEEN ELIZABETH II EXALTABITUR IN GLORIA
1926 2026
E II R
TN

Translation: QUEEN ELIZABETH II SHE WILL BE EXALTED IN GLORY

Designer: Timothy Noad

Edge

Reeded

Mint

Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)

Comments

This coin was issued as part of the Annual Gold Proof set for 2026 (issue limit 52, sales unknown) as well as individually on 17/03/2026 (issue limit 235, sales unknown). The design was also struck in silver proof and gold proof.

For the first time, the gold commemorative Annual Sets of 2026 used recycled gold.

The coin features 100 beads surrounding the design to represent the centenary of Queen Elizabeth II’s birth.

A matt proof was also issued individually with issue limit: 56

Note: A special privy mark of the Lily of the Valley flower features exclusively on the £5 Crown in the 2026 Annual Sets.

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Date					VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
Undetermined
2026												Matt Proof
2026												Proof
2026												Proof; Lily of Valley Privy Mark

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Bullion value: USD 5095.23 Search tips

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Actual gold weight: 1.177 oz

Current gold price: 4328.50 USD/oz (see gold price

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