Queen Elizabeth II Centenary of Birth 1 oz Silver 2026 Proof
Queen Elizabeth II Centenary of Birth 1 oz Silver 2026 Proof
The Queen Elizabeth II Centenary of Birth coin is a special collector’s issue by the Royal Australian Mint to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. It is a silver Proof coin with a face value of 5 AUD, legal tender in Australia, and an elegant tribute to a life of service, passion, and steadfast presence in the history of the Commonwealth of Nations.
Queen Elizabeth II’s story was also closely tied to Australia. Her historic visit in 1954 captured the imagination of the entire country, and the Queen’s portrait has appeared on Australian decimal coinage since 1966, becoming a daily symbol of her long reign. This issue, however, commemorates not only the monarch, but also the person behind the crown.
Over the decades, the Queen was known for her sense of duty, which she affirmed, among other things, through wartime service in the Auxiliary Territorial Service. She supported the arts and culture, helping to foster creativity across the Commonwealth for decades. Her love of horses and corgis became widely recognized, and family remained her greatest value as a mother, grandmother, and great‑grandmother. These themes are captured in the coin’s design in a symbolic and highly refined way.
The coin is struck from .999 silver (Ag), weighing 1 ounce and measuring 40 mm in diameter, with a Proof finish. The mintage is strictly limited to just 5,000 pieces, further underscoring its collectible character.
Obverse: features the effigy of King Charles III, designed by Daniel Thorne, in the classic, official style characteristic of contemporary Australian issues.
Reverse: depicts a new, beautiful portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by symbols referring to her life, passions, and reign. The composition combines the portrait with narrative elements, creating a cohesive memento of an extraordinary biography and a centenary legacy.
The coin is encapsulated and presented in a collector case with a certificate of authenticity and an outer box, making it immediately suitable both for safe storage and as a gift.