Portraits of a Queen – Elizabeth II The Second Effigy 2026 UK £5 Silver Proof Piedfort Coin

The second release in a collection exploring the five definitive coinage portraits of Queen Elizabeth II  The portrait on the reverse of the coin has been remastered by Gordon Summers, Chief Engraver at The Royal Mint  The reverse has been engraved with radial lines that catch the light when the coin is turned to create an aura of elegance and permanence  Accompanied by bespoke packaging that explores the story behind the portrait originally designed by Arnold Machin  The obverse of the coin features the official coinage portrait of His Majesty King Charles III, uniting mother and son on the coins of the realm  Dated 2026, the centenary year of Elizabeth II’s birth  Struck in 925 sterling silver and finished to Proof standard