{"product_id":"2026-uk-100th-birth-anniversary-queen-elizabeth-2oz-silver-coin","title":"2026 Royal Mint QEII 100th Anniversary £5 Silver Proof Piedfort Coin","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"350\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePiedfort Edition | Sterling Silver Proof | Limited Mintage 1,250 |\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"570\"\u003eA prestigious tribute to Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, the 2026 Queen Elizabeth II Birth Centenary Piedfort Silver Proof Coin marks 100 years since the birth of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (1926–2026).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"930\"\u003eStruck by The Royal Mint from .925 sterling silver, this exceptional coin is presented in piedfort format, meaning it is double the thickness and weight of a standard coin, enhancing both its presence and collectible appeal. Weighing 56.56 grams, it is struck to a flawless proof finish, showcasing intricate detail and craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003eWith a strictly limited mintage of just 1,250 coins worldwide, this premium issue stands as one of the most exclusive silver releases in the centenary collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"ibshj2\" data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003e📖 Story – A Century of Queen Elizabeth II\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1875\"\u003eBorn in 1926, Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne in 1952 at just 25 years of age, going on to become the longest-reigning monarch in British history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"2153\"\u003eHer reign spanned over 70 years, witnessing immense global change while maintaining a constant presence of stability and duty. From her coronation in 1953 to her Platinum Jubilee in 2022, she remained a symbol of continuity for the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2298\"\u003eThe 2026 centenary of her birth is commemorated through a special collection of coins celebrating her life, legacy, and enduring influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1bdi4v9\" data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2329\"\u003e🎨 Design Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2499\"\u003eThe reverse design, created by Timothy Noad, is inspired by the ornate ironwork of St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, where Queen Elizabeth II is laid to rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2689\"\u003eAt its centre is the Royal Cypher of Elizabeth II beneath a crown, surrounded by decorative elements and the inscription:\u003cbr data-start=\"2626\" data-end=\"2629\"\u003e“QUEEN ELIZABETH II · EXALTABITUR IN GLORIA · 1926–2026”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2691\" data-end=\"2811\"\u003eThe obverse features the official King Charles III portrait by Martin Jennings, alongside the denomination and year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3615\" data-end=\"3762\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49457940693232,"sku":"CG26RMQESPF2ZBX02","price":584.19,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/7203\/7616\/files\/2026-royalmint_-100queen-0.withoutbg.webp?v=1777542215","url":"https:\/\/www.coingems.com\/products\/2026-uk-100th-birth-anniversary-queen-elizabeth-2oz-silver-coin","provider":"CoinGems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}