2026 $1 H.M. Queen Elizabeth II 100th Anniversary 1oz Silver Proof Gilded Coin

2026 $1 H.M. Queen Elizabeth II 100th Anniversary 1oz Silver Proof Gilded Coin

Queen Elizabeth II was born on 21 April 1926 and ascended the throne in 1952 at the age of 25, following the death of her father, King George VI.

She married Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh, in 1947, and together they had four children.

Her Reign spanned 70 years, making her the longest-serving monarch in British history

Throughout her life, she was a symbol of resilience and dedication, guiding the monarchy through decades of profound social and political change.

As Head of the Commonwealth, she fostered unity across diverse nations and remained a steadfast figure on the global stage.

Queen Elizabeth II pass away on 8 September 2022, and was succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.

In 2026, the world commemorates what would have been her 100th birthday - celebrating a life of service, dignity and devotion to her country and the Commonwealth.

The coin's reverse features a stylised representation of the commemorative florin in 1954 to mark Queen Elizabeth II's first visit to Australia.

It showcases a lion and a kangaroo standing side by side, a powerful symbol of the enduring bond between the United Kingdom and Australia.

Both the lion and kangaroo, as well as the coin's outer rim are gilded in 24-carat gold.

Surrounding the design is the inscription "H.M. QUEEN ELIZABETH II 100th ANNIVERSARY" accompanied by stylised dots, the 2026 year-date and The Perth Mint's 'P' Mintmark.

The coin's obverse depicts the Dan Thorne Effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, along with the coin's weight, fineness and denomination.

Each coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver and issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.

The Perth Mint will release no more than 3,926 of the HM Queen Elizabeth II 100th Anniversary 1oz Silver Proof Gilded Coin.

The HM Queen Elizabeth II 100th Anniversary 1oz Silver Proof Gilded Coin is presented in a classic display case with a clear acrylic lid within a themed shipper and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Australian legal tender.

Denomination :                  $1

Quality :                            Proof

Metal :                              Silver - Gold Gilding

Weight :                            31.107

Diameter :                         40.90 mm

Mintage :                           3,926

Certificate of Authenticity :  Perth Mint