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1 Sovereign - Charles III 100th Anniversary of Birth of Queen Elizabeth II

1 Sovereign - Charles III (100th Anniversary of Birth of Queen Elizabeth II) - obverse1 Sovereign - Charles III (100th Anniversary of Birth of Queen Elizabeth II) - reverse

© The Royal Mint

Features

Issuer United Kingdom
King Charles III (2022-date)
Type Non-circulating coins
Year 2026
Value 1 Sovereign
1 GBP = USD 1.33
Currency Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition Gold (.9167)
Weight 7.99 g
Diameter 22.05 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Issued 21 April 2026
Number
N#
568140

Commemorative issue

100th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s birth

Series: Sovereign series

Obverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CHARLES III·DEI·GRA·REX·FID·DEF·
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

St. George on horseback slaying the dragon right, date and designer's name in exergue.

Note: no streamer on helmet, Lily Font privy mark

Script: Latin

Lettering:
B.P
2026

Designer: Benedetto Pistrucci

Edge

Reeded

Mint

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

Comments

Issued as a strike on the day coin on the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Elizabeth II on 21st April 2026 in Brilliant Uncirculated with special frosted finish. Issue limit: 1,010

 

The coin features a privy mark inspired by the Lily Font at Buckingham Palace’s private chapel where Elizabeth II was christened.

 



© The Royal Mint, 2026

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