The Life of Queen Victoria £5 Silver 2026 Proof

The Life of Queen Victoria £5 Silver 2026 Proof is a unique issue commemorating the 125th anniversary of the death of Queen Victoria—one of the most influential monarchs in British history. The coin has been struck in Proof quality from .925 silver, weighs 28.28 g and has a diameter of 38.61 mm. The edition is part of a collection inspired by the Queen’s personal writings, preserved in the Royal Archives, presenting her life from the perspective of her own memories.

The reverse, designed by Edwina Ellis, features two portraits of Queen Victoria—one youthful and one later in life—drawn from iconic sculptural tributes to her long reign. The composition is completed by an intricate lace motif inspired by the Honiton lace from her wedding dress and the Royal Orb, a symbol of authority and tradition. The edition has been prepared with collectors of historical coins and admirers of the Victorian era in mind.

Obverse: features the official portrait of King Charles III by Martin Jennings, in line with the contemporary Royal Mint style. The surrounding legend bears the traditional inscriptions of British coinage.

Reverse: presents Edwina Ellis’s richly ornamented composition with two depictions of Queen Victoria, a lace motif, and the Royal Orb. The design references the monarch’s personal writings and symbolizes her long, significant reign.