UK Centenary Celebration: 2026 Mary Gillick Portrait Silver Piedfort £5

* JUST 1,500 WORLDWIDE *

2026 marks 100 years since the birth of Queen Elizabeth II and The Royal Mint has launched a landmark £5 coin series celebrating her reign through the five official portraits that appeared on UK coinage. 

The debut release features Mary Gillick’s youthful portrait of QEII, first seen on coins in 1953. 

Struck in Sterling Silver to the finest Proof standard, this exclusive Piedfort edition is double the weight and thickness of the standard Silver Proof coin, making it one of the most coveted issues in the range...

in fact, its over 60% more limited than the standard Silver Proof coin with JUST 1,500 available worldwide. 

• Features the iconic Mary Gillick portrait of Queen Elizabeth II - her first official portrait
• Presented in official Royal Mint packaging with informative booklet
• Obverse carries the Martin Jennings portrait of His Majesty King Charles III
• JUST 1,500 issued worldwide

With its exquisite detail and impressive specification, this Silver Proof Piedfort coin is a fitting tribute to Her Late Majesty’s centenary - and as the first release in the series, it’s the perfect way to begin this historic five-coin collection.

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