5 oz Silver Queen Elizabeth II. Unseen Portraits 2026 (Mintage: 50 | Proof)
- Artist's designs: by Raphael Maklouf
- 100th birthday: honouring the Queen
- Certificate: numbered, with case
- Artist's designsNever-released portraits bearing the artist's signature
- 100th birthdayDate 21 April 2026 finely engraved on the edge
- CertificateProof of authenticity, delivered in elegant original case
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Gibraltar · 2026
The faces of the Crown
Elizabeth II 2026, 5 ounces silver, picture side
British coins carried five portraits of Elizabeth II, from Mary Gillick to Jody Clark. Portraits of the Queen around her monogram EIIR: “THE RDM MASTERPIECES”.
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.
Gibraltar · 2026
The portraits around the monogram
The picture side bears “THE RDM MASTERPIECES” and “THE UNSEEN EFFIGIES”, portraits of the Queen around her monogram EIIR. The value side carries Charles III with 10 Pounds from Gibraltar.
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
- 5 ounces
- Fineness
- 999/1,000
- Country of issue
- Gibraltar
- Face value
- 10 Pounds
- Year
- 2026
- Quality
- proof
- Mintage
- 50 pieces
The British Crown
Five portraits of the Queen on British coins, then Charles III: each face stands for its time.
5 Ounce Silver Queen Elizabeth II – Unseen Portraits 2026: A Masterpiece in Proof
- Strictly limited: Very low mintage of only 50 pieces worldwide
- Growth potential: Very high appreciation potential due to strict limitation and strong collector demand
- Rarity: An extremely rare collector's coin for discerning enthusiasts
- Mint quality: Highest possible mint quality "Proof" (PP)
- Design: Eight previously unseen portraits of Queen Elizabeth II from the hand of Raphael Maklouf – the "Unseen Effigies"
- Manufacturer: RDM (Royal Dutch Mint) – a guarantee of the finest minting artistry
- Country of origin: Gibraltar, face value 10 Pounds
There are coins you own – and there are those you dream of. This magnificent 5-ounce striking in the finest silver undoubtedly belongs to the second category. With a mintage of only 50 pieces, this is a true rarity that leaves even seasoned connoisseurs in raptures. Anyone seeking a collector's coin with genuine scarcity holds in their hands a gem that is unlikely to be found again in this form.
The "Unseen Portraits" – an artistic secret is revealed
The design tells a special story. On the reverse, no fewer than eight portraits of the late Queen Elizabeth II are arranged around a central royal monogram "EIIR", crowned by the royal crown and authenticated by the engraved signature of the artist Raphael Maklouf. The inscription reveals the programme: "THE RDM MASTERPIECES – THE UNSEEN EFFIGIES". These are previously unpublished designs – rejected, forgotten, slumbering studies that now see the light of day for the very first time.
A numismatic legacy: Eight faces of a monarch who shaped a century – united on a single, gleaming silver surface.
The obverse features the distinctive portrait of King Charles III with the inscription "CHARLES III · D·G· REX· F·D· GIBRALTAR · 2026" and the face value TEN POUNDS. The discreet privy mark QEII100 also commemorates the 100th birthday of the unforgettable Queen. A fine detail can be found on the edge: the edge inscription bearing the date 21st April 2026 – the day on which Elizabeth II would have celebrated her hundredth birthday.
Impressive dimensions and flawless quality
Weighing a substantial 155.5 grams of fine silver (999) and with an impressive diameter of 65 millimetres, this coin sits weighty and refined in the hand. The Proof finish creates that unmistakable contrast between mirror-polished surfaces and frosted reliefs that captivates true enthusiasts. It is delivered safely housed in a premium original case complete with a numbered certificate – a complete collector's package.
- Fine weight: 5 oz (155.5 g) pure fine silver 999
- Diameter: an impressive 65.00 mm
- Mint quality: Proof (PP)
- Mintage: worldwide limited to 50 pieces
Why this coin is worthwhile for collectors
In the world of numismatics, a simple rule applies: what is rare becomes coveted. With only 50 pieces worldwide, an exceptionally low mintage meets an undiminished high demand for everything associated with Queen Elizabeth II. This combination gives the coin a remarkable appreciation potential. Anyone who looks at comparable large silver coins with small mintages will quickly recognise: such pieces typically disappear swiftly into established collections and rarely resurface on the market.
Whether as the centrepiece of your display cabinet, as the crowning glory of a thematic collection centred on the British royal family, or as a rare collector's coin with character – this 5-ounce coin combines artistic depth, precious metal intrinsic value, and absolute exclusivity. Act now, while this masterpiece is still available.
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