Life of Queen Victoria £5 Silver 2026 Proof Piedfort

The Life of Queen Victoria £5 Silver 2026 Proof Piedfort is an exceptional collector’s edition prepared to mark the 125th anniversary of Queen Victoria’s death. The coin has been struck in Proof quality from .925 silver (Ag 925), with a weight of 56.56 g and a diameter of 38.61 mm — this is the Piedfort variant, a thicker version prized by collectors for its additional precious metal content and prestigious character.

This issue is part of a program that presents the life of Queen Victoria through her own diary entries preserved in the Royal Archives. The design highlights not only the historical significance of the monarch’s reign, but also her personal perspective on the events that shaped the Victorian era.

Obverse: features the official portrait of King Charles III by Martin Jennings, consistent with the current Royal Mint issue style. Around the rim are characteristic inscriptions typical of British coinage.

Reverse: designed by Edwina Ellis, it portrays two likenesses of Queen Victoria based on well-known sculptures, symbolizing the early and late periods of her reign. The composition is complemented by a lace motif inspired by the Honiton lace from her wedding dress and the Royal Orb, underscoring the ceremonial and historical significance of the depiction.