2 oz Silver Royal Crown Jewels - Imperial State Crown 2026 (Mintage: 350 | Ultra High Relief | Antique Finish)
- Colored Jewels: Purple, red and blue
- Free-standing: Eye-catcher in the display case
- B.H. Mayer: crafted in Germany
- Colored JewelsColor-finished velvet and red, blue and green stones
- Free-standingFlat base allows upright presentation
- B.H. MayerOne of the world's most renowned art mints
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Niue · Crown Jewels
The guardians of the Crown
Royal Crown Jewels 2026, 2 ounces silver, picture side
The lion and the unicorn hold the royal arms, and the crown itself becomes a coin motif.
1536 and 1953 · The guardians
From Hampton Court to Westminster
On the bridge that Henry VIII had completed over the moat at Hampton Court in 1536 stood ten heraldic beasts, the King’s Beasts. Following their example, James Woodford created ten beasts in plaster for the coronation on 2 June 1953.
At Kew, copies in Portland stone stand guard outside the Palm House; the plaster figures have belonged to Canada since 1959.
Arms and crown
Lion and unicorn hold the arms
On the Royal Arms gold of 2022, the lion and the unicorn hold the royal arms, with the motto “DIEU ET MON DROIT” beneath. For the Platinum Jubilee in 2022, the Sovereign too carried the royal arms instead of St George.
The Heraldic Beasts are issues of Niue: the lion in 2025 in silver and gold, the unicorn in 2026 in silver, with the portrait of Charles III on the value side.
The Lion and the Eagle unites the British lion and the American eagle, designed by Jonathan Olliffe.
The crown as a motif
Crowns in silver and gold
For the coronation the Royal Mint struck the King’s monogram beneath the crown, among others on one ounce and on a tenth of an ounce of gold.
Royal Crown Jewels · 2026
The Imperial State Crown in relief
Two ounces of silver at 999/1,000, the crown in coloured relief with an antique finish. The value side carries Charles III with 5 Dollars from Niue.
CrossThe cross on the crown
Initials JCJC beneath the portrait of Charles III
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.
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 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.
At a glance
- Series
- Royal Crown Jewels
- Metal
- silver
- Weight
- 2 ounces
- Fineness
- 999/1,000
- Country of issue
- Niue
- Face value
- 5 Dollars
- Year
- 2026
- Quality
- antique finish
- Finish
- Ultra High Relief, coloured
- Mintage
- 350 pieces
The British Crown
Today the heraldic beasts stand guard at Kew in Portland stone, in Canada in plaster and on coins in gold and silver.
Royal Crown Jewels in Silver: Imperial State Crown 2026 with a Mintage of Only 350 Pieces
Strictly limited: worldwide mintage of only 350 pieces – there will never be more examples of this edition.
Pure rarity: an exceptionally rare collector's coin that, given this mintage, is unlikely to appear often on the secondary market.
Growth opportunities: high appreciation potential thanks to the strict limitation and the traditionally strong demand for royal motifs.
World-class design: the Imperial State Crown of the British Crown Jewels – purple velvet and lilies, color-finished down to the finest ornament.
Minting technique: High Relief in the Ultra version, combined with an antique finish for sculptural depth and a museum-quality feel.
Material & fineness: 62.21 g fine silver, fineness 999/1000 (99.9% silver), diameter 45 mm.
Manufacturer: B.H. Mayer – one of the world's most renowned art mints for high-quality numismatics.
Country of origin: manufactured in Germany, issuing country is Niue, face value is 5 dollars.
Investment purpose: a pure collector's product – a rarity for connoisseurs rather than mass-produced merchandise for everyone.
Scope of delivery: high-quality case with numbered certificate of authenticity.
There are coins you own. And there are coins you display. These 2-ounce silver pieces from the "Royal Crown Jewels" series undoubtedly belong to the latter category: thanks to a flat base, the edition can be presented free-standing – a small monument in fine silver that immediately catches the eye in a display case.
The Design: The World's Most Famous Crown
The Imperial State Crown is the centerpiece of the British Crown Jewels. It is worn on state occasions, such as the State Opening of Parliament, and has accompanied the coronations of King George VI, Queen Elizabeth II, and King Charles III. The current version was created in 1937 for George VI and is based on historical predecessor models. Its gemstone setting is among the most spectacular in history – and this exact splendor is transferred into silver by the minting: the velvet glows in purple, the large red stone in the cross sets a dramatic accent, blue and green elements as well as colored arches in a pearl-like finish complete the picture. The inscription "ROYAL CROWN JEWELS · IMPERIAL STATE CROWN" frames the design. The value side shows the portrait of King Charles III, surrounded by Gothic-style tracery, along with the issuing country, year of issue, weight, and fineness.
Ultra High Relief and Antique Finish: Minting Artistry You Can Touch
Two ounces of metal give the die room to work. The result is a relief of extraordinary height, making arches, crosses, and ornaments practically rise out of the surface. The High Relief is further emphasized by the antique finish: the artificially aged surface settles into the recesses, highlights the edges, and gives the coin the character of a historical find. Anyone who has ever held modern minting technique in their hands knows: photos only show half the story.
Why Only 350 Pieces Make the Difference
With collector's coins, rarity is decisive. Classic bullion coins are produced in millions, whereas here there are only 350 pieces worldwide – distributed among collectors in Europe, Asia, America, and Australia. Series with royal themes have been perennial favorites for decades; the "Royal Crown Jewels" series is also complemented by, among others, the St Edward's Crown. Collectors wishing to complete a series will sooner or later encounter a scarce supply given such low mintages.
Great minting artistry requires courage in the details – and a limitation that does justice to the design. Both come together here.
Comparison: Collector's Item or Standard Coin?
Bullion coins such as the Maple Leaf or Britannia score with low premiums and high tradability, but remain visually interchangeable.
This edition offers Ultra High Relief, color finishing, an antique finish, a numbered certificate, and a very low mintage – qualities that independently carry its numismatic value.
Both together result in a well-balanced collection: standard products as a foundation, selected rarities as highlights.
Fine Silver with Substance
Beneath the antiqued gray lies genuine precious metal: 999 fine silver, durable, dimensionally stable, and traded worldwide as a raw material. Silver coins have stood for wealth and prestige since antiquity, while the metal is also in high demand in electronics, solar, and medical technology. Physical precious metal also offers an intrinsic value that no fiat currency possesses, and is often passed down through generations – aspects such as inflation hedge and crisis protection do play a role here, but with this edition they clearly take a back seat to the collector's design. Practical for collectors: profits from the sale of silver are generally tax-free, provided the minimum holding period of one year is observed.
Who Should Consider Adding This to Their Collection
For lovers of British history, for fans of extraordinary minting technique, and for anyone seeking rarities with character. As a representative gift, too, this edition in its case cuts an excellent figure. Anyone who wants it shouldn't wait too long – strictly limited means: once it's sold out, it won't come back.
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