{"product_id":"2026-25-h-m-queen-elizabeth-ii-100th-anniversary-1-4oz-gold-proof-coin","title":"2026 $25 H.M. Queen Elizabeth II 100th Anniversary 1\/4oz Gold Proof Coin","description":"\u003cp\u003e2026 $25 H.M. Queen Elizabeth II 100th Anniversary 1\/4oz Gold Proof Coin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQueen 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe married Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh, in 1947, and together they had four children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer Reign spanned 70 years, making her the longest-serving monarch in British history\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout her life, she was a symbol of resilience and dedication, guiding the monarchy through decades of profound social and political change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Head of the Commonwealth, she fostered unity across diverse nations and remained a steadfast figure on the global stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQueen Elizabeth II pass away on 8 September 2022, and was succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coin's reverse includes five effigies of Queen Elizabeth II, each featured on coins produced by The Perth Mint, representing distinct periods of her historic reign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the centre is the most recent effigy of Queen Elizabeth II designed by Jody Clark (2019), elegantly framed in an ornate design. Surrounding it are four earlier effigies : Ian Rank-Broadley (1998) at the top left, Raphael Maklouf (1985) at the bottom left, Arnold Machin  (1966) at the bottom right, and Mary Gillick (1953) at the top right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, these portrait reflect the evolving image of the monarch across seven decades of her reign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe background features Australia's national floral emblem, the golden wattle, symbolising the nation's connection to the Commonwealth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArranged clockwise from the top, are motifs of Et Edwards's Crown, the Sovereign's Orb, Tudor Rose, and Sovereign's Sceptre - each signifying key elements of royal tradition and authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurrounding 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coin's obverse depicts the Dan Thorne Effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, along with the coin's weight, fineness and denomination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1\/4oz of 99.9% pure silver and issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Perth Mint will release no more than 750 of the HM Queen Elizabeth II 100th Anniversary 1\/4oz Gold Proof Coin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HM Queen Elizabeth II 100th Anniversary 1\/4oz Gold Proof 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian legal tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDenomination :                  $25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuality :                            Proof\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetal :                              Gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight :                            7.77\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter :                         20.60 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMintage :                           750\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertificate of Authenticity :  Perth Mint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Perth Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51523664871745,"sku":"26V52AAA","price":2745.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/0219\/0145\/files\/2026_25QEII100thAnnivGoldProofCoin.jpg?v=1774261021","url":"https:\/\/coincity.com.au\/products\/2026-25-h-m-queen-elizabeth-ii-100th-anniversary-1-4oz-gold-proof-coin","provider":"Coin City","version":"1.0","type":"link"}