👑 2026 Perth Mint Queen Elizabeth II 100th Anniversary – 1/4oz Gold Proof Coin

1/4oz Gold | Proof Finish | Limited Mintage 750

A prestigious gold tribute to an extraordinary reign, the 2026 Queen Elizabeth II 100th Anniversary 1/4oz Gold Proof Coin commemorates the centenary of Her Majesty’s birth.

Struck by The Perth Mint from 1/4oz of 99.99% pure gold, this exceptional release features a refined proof finish and an intricate multi-portrait design celebrating the evolution of Queen Elizabeth II’s effigy throughout her historic reign.

Issued as $25 Australian legal tender and limited to just 750 coins worldwide, this coin represents a rare and highly collectible piece of royal numismatic history.

✨ Key Features

🪙 1/4oz of 99.99% pure gold
👑 Celebrates the 100th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II (1926–2026)
✨ Struck to proof quality finish
🎨 Features five effigies of Queen Elizabeth II across her reign
🏛️ Australian $25 legal tender
🏭 Struck by The Perth Mint
🌍 Limited mintage: 750 coins worldwide
📏 Diameter: 20.60mm
🎁 Presented in a premium display case with COA

📖 Story – A Reign Through Portraiture

Queen Elizabeth II’s reign spanned over 70 years, during which her image evolved across coinage to reflect different stages of her life and monarchy.

This commemorative gold coin brings together five official effigies used on Perth Mint coinage, symbolising the passage of time and the enduring presence of the Queen throughout modern history.

From her youthful portrait to her later regal depictions, the coin captures a visual timeline of one of the most significant reigns in British and Commonwealth history.

🎨 Design Description

The reverse features a central portrait of Queen Elizabeth II (Jody Clark effigy, 2019), surrounded by four earlier effigies:

• Ian Rank-Broadley (1998)
• Raphael Maklouf (1985)
• Arnold Machin (1966)
• Mary Gillick (1953)

Together, these portraits illustrate the Queen’s evolving image across decades. The background includes Australia’s golden wattle, symbolising national identity and Commonwealth ties, along with royal regalia motifs including St Edward’s Crown, Sovereign’s Orb, Tudor Rose, and Sceptre.

The obverse depicts the Dan Thorne effigy of King Charles III, along with the coin’s weight, purity, and denomination.

📋 Specifications

💎 Collector Appeal

With a very limited mintage of just 750 coins, this release ranks among the most exclusive gold issues in the Queen Elizabeth II centenary program.

The inclusion of five historic effigies, combined with high-purity gold and Perth Mint craftsmanship, makes this coin especially appealing to collectors of royal coinage, portrait series, and premium gold proofs.

A refined and meaningful tribute, this coin offers both historical significance and long-term collectible value.