1 oz Silver 100th Birthday Queen Elizabeth II. 2026 (Mintage: 1,926 | partially gold-plated | Proof)
- Royal Coat of Arms: Lion and Kangaroo
- Perth Mint: minted in Australia
- Highest Purity: 999.9 fine silver
- Royal Coat of ArmsThe lion with royal crown shines in gold on mirror finish
- Perth MintThe mint mark P beside the design guarantees origin
- Highest PurityWith a fineness of 999.9/1,000 from the purest silver
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Perth Mint · 2026
The faces of the Crown
Elizabeth II 2026, 1 ounce silver, picture side
British coins carried five portraits of Elizabeth II, from Mary Gillick to Jody Clark. Lion and kangaroo in gold on silver.
The faces of the Crown
One face, seven decades
Mary Gillick showed Elizabeth II with a laurel wreath instead of a crown, and Jody Clark chose the diadem of her coronation in 2015: the first and the fifth of her portraits on British coins.
On the first decimal coins of 1968, Arnold Machin replaced the wreath with a diadem, a wedding present from Queen Mary. For the portrait from 1985 onwards, Raphael Maklouf first worked from photographs and was then granted two sittings. From 1998, Ian Rank-Broadley let the portrait fill the field, because the coins had become smaller.
Many commemorative pieces for the Queen come from small issuing countries in the Pacific, such as Niue, Tokelau and the Cook Islands, until 2023 with the portrait by Ian Rank-Broadley and his initials IRB.
On British coins the portrait of Charles III is by Martin Jennings; the King approved it himself. The Queen’s British coins remained valid: some 27 billion were in circulation when the first circulating coins with Charles were struck.
Australia · 2026
For the 100th birthday, from Perth
The Perth Mint strikes the issue for the Queen’s 100th birthday; on the value side is Charles III, after Dan Thorne.
Mint markThe mint mark of the Perth Mint
Initials DTDT: the initials of Dan Thorne
1536 · Hampton Court
Ten guardians on the bridge
In 1536 Henry VIII had the stone bridge over the moat at Hampton Court completed, built of brick and more than 600 tonnes of stone. On it stood ten heraldic beasts, the King’s Beasts, displaying the King’s ancestry.
In the 17th century the bridge and the beasts vanished into the moat for more than 150 years. When the excavation began in 1909, only fragments of the beasts were found; the figures guarding the entrance today are copies from the 1950s.
2 June 1953 · Westminster
Ten beasts in plaster
For the coronation of Elizabeth II, ten heraldic beasts stood outside the Abbey’s glass-fronted annexe, designed by Eric Bedford: six feet tall, made of plaster, the work of James Woodford. His model was the King’s Beasts of Hampton Court.
The ten beasts chosen were those that best showed the Queen’s ancestry, from the Lion of England and the Griffin of Edward III to the Unicorn of Scotland and the White Horse of Hanover.
Copies in Portland stone stand guard at Kew outside the Palm House, a gift in 1956; the plaster figures have belonged to Canada since 1959.
The Sovereign
A gold coin travels the world
Henry VII gave the name Sovereign to a new gold coin in 1489. In the 19th century the Sovereign was called the “chief coin of the world”, accepted even in Brazil.
The Royal Mint also struck it at branch mints, from Sydney from 1855 to Pretoria from 1923, almost 500 million pieces in all. Today the Australian Sovereign of the Perth Mint shows a new St George, drawn by Jennifer McKenna.
At a glance
- Metal
- silver
- Weight
- 1 ounce
- Fineness
- 999.9/1,000
- Country of issue
- Australia
- Face value
- 1 Dollar
- Year
- 2026
- Quality
- proof
- Finish
- partly gilded
- Mintage
- 1,926 pieces
- Mint
- The Perth Mint
The British Crown
Five portraits of the Queen on British coins, then Charles III: each face stands for its time.
1 Ounce Silver – 100th Birthday Queen Elizabeth II 2026: A Masterpiece of Minting Art
- Mint quality: Highest mint quality "Proof" (PP) for flawless attention to detail
- Weight: 1 troy ounce (oz) of purest silver
- Finishing: Exclusive partial gold plating – the perfect symbiosis of silver and gold
- Strictly limited: Only 1,926 pieces worldwide – a tribute to the Queen's birth year
- Collector's item: Commemorative coin for the 100th birthday of one of the most significant monarchs in history
There are coins you buy. And there are coins you preserve – for generations. This one undoubtedly belongs to the second category. With the special edition marking the 100th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II, you hold a piece of contemporary history in your hands that is simply breathtaking in its execution.
A Queen Who Made History
On 21 April 1926, Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor came into the world in London. What followed was a reign of over 70 years – the longest in the history of the British royal family. She survived wars, political upheavals, and social revolutions, remaining a steadfast pillar throughout. Her portrait has graced more coins than that of any other person in human history. The fact that her 100th birthday in 2026 is now being honoured with such a high-quality silver coin is more than fitting – it is a bow to an era.
Partially Gold-Plated: When Silver Meets Gold
What sets this issue apart from ordinary silver coins? The artful partial gold plating. Selected areas of the coin's design have been refined with a fine layer of gold, creating a fascinating contrast between the cool brilliance of silver and the warm radiance of gold. The result is a visual experience that captivates anew every time you look at the coin.
The Proof quality – the highest possible mint quality – ensures mirror-smooth surfaces and razor-sharp, matte reliefs. Every last fine detail has been crafted with the utmost care. You can see it. You can feel it.
Only 1,926 Pieces – and the Number Is No Coincidence
The mintage of exactly 1,926 pieces is a deliberate reference to the Queen's birth year. Such a low number makes this coin a true rarity on the collector's market. For comparison: many popular bullion coins are struck in mintages of millions. Here we are talking about fewer than two thousand pieces worldwide.
"Rare coins are like rare moments – their value grows with time, because they are irreplaceable."
Who Is This Coin Particularly Suited For?
- Collectors with a passion for royal designs: The Queen is the most widely minted coin design in the world. This special edition crowns any collection in the truest sense of the word.
- Investors who value substance: One troy ounce of silver forms the solid foundation, while the limited mintage and partial gold plating can offer additional potential for appreciation in value.
- Discerning gift-givers: Whether for an anniversary, a birth, or as a special present – this coin tells a story that goes far beyond its material value.
Silver: The Underrated Classic Among Precious Metals
While gold has always been regarded as the "king of metals", silver is second to none when it comes to long-term value preservation. Especially in times of economic uncertainty and rising inflation, savvy investors seek tangible assets – something they can touch, store, and pass on. Silver meets all of these criteria. And when it comes in the form of such a limited and artfully crafted coin, it combines the best of both worlds: substance and beauty.
A Piece of Eternity for Your Collection
Queen Elizabeth II outlasted decades, mastered crises, and embodied continuity like few other personalities of the 20th and 21st centuries. This silver ounce in Proof quality with partial gold plating captures that spirit – in one troy ounce of pure silver, struck with the highest craftsmanship and limited to a symbolically significant mintage. Those who secure one today will own a collector's item tomorrow that is truly one of a kind.
At Kettner Edelmetalle, we know: true values endure. This coin is the best proof of that.
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