2026 Mary Gillick First Effigy Five Pound Crown Silver Proof Portraits Of A Queen Coin
Celebrate the artistry of Mary Gillick with the first coin in The Royal Mint's Portraits of a Queen collection, a five-part series exploring the definitive coinage portraits of Elizabeth II. This debut release highlights the first portrait used on UK coins, created by sculptor Mary Gillick in 1952 following the Queen's accession and used until 1967. Her effigy shows a graceful young Elizabeth II wearing a laurel wreath, and has been beautifully remastered by The Royal Mint's Chief Engraver, Gordon Summers. Struck in .925 sterling silver to The Royal Mint's proof standard, this £5 coin features frosted details and a flawless mirror-like background, offering a premium collectable for royal enthusiasts. From a global mintage of 3,900, it's supplied in a presentation case, complete with a numbered certificate of authenticity. System.Threading.Tasks.Task`1[System.String] System.Threading.Tasks.Task`1[System.String]