The Life of Queen Victoria Gold Sovereign 2026 Proof

The Life of Queen Victoria Gold Sovereign 2026 Proof is a unique issue prepared for the 125th anniversary of Queen Victoria’s death, struck exactly on 22 January 2026 as a Strike on the Day coin. This exclusive edition is made of 22-carat gold (fineness 916.67), and its limited mintage is just 600 pieces in a collector’s presentation.

The coin is part of a series dedicated to the life of Queen Victoria, one of the most important figures in British history. The issue commemorates her era, her influence on the development of the Empire, and her 63-year reign, which shaped the face of the modern world. To mark the occasion, a discreet privy mark with Victoria’s royal monogram has been placed on the coin, setting this issue apart from standard year-dates.

Reverse depicts the classic scene of St George slaying the dragon—the design by Benedetto Pistrucci used on the sovereign since 1817. It is one of the most recognizable and esteemed depictions in the history of British numismatics.

Obverse shows the portrait of King Charles III by Martin Jennings, in keeping with the official portrait style used on coins issued since 2023.

The coin weighs 7.99 g, is made of 22-carat gold, and has a diameter of 22.05 mm. It is presented in an elegant collector case, underscoring the exceptional nature of this limited issue.