Honour the artistry and legacy of British coinage with the Portraits of a Queen - Elizabeth II The Second Effigy 2026 UK £5 Silver Proof Coin, a limited-edition masterpiece from The Royal Mint limited to just 3,900 pieces worldwide. This exquisite proof coin revives Arnold Machin's iconic 1968 second effigy of Her Late Majesty, portraying the young Queen in profile with the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara—a wedding gift from her grandmother Queen Mary—her neckline elegantly draped and cut off at the shoulder for a fresh, modern silhouette that defined decades of currency. Struck to proof standards in .999 fine silver, the reverse captures this timeless portrait encircled by radiant sunburst lines that evoke a regal halo, inscribed "ELIZABETH II · 1968 · PORTRAIT OF A QUEEN," transforming a historic design into a luminous symbol of steadfast grace and innovation in numismatics.

The obverse bridges eras with Martin Jennings' effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, facing left amid "CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2026," underscoring the continuity of monarchy on legal tender. Weighing 8.00g with a 28.28mm diameter, this 1/4 oz silver beauty gleams with mirror-polished fields and frosted reliefs that highlight the effigy's sculptural depth, arriving in a luxurious black presentation box lined in velvet, complete with a certificate of authenticity and a richly illustrated booklet featuring archival images, Machin's biography, and the story of this effigy's creation—from studio sketches to its royal unveiling. Ideal for royal collectors, effigy enthusiasts, or those cherishing Elizabeth II's indelible mark, this coin is a polished heirloom that whispers of duty, elegance, and enduring light.