| Denomination | £5 |
|---|---|
| Alloy | Cupro-Nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61mm |
| Reverse Designer | Gordon Summers |
| Obverse Designer | Martin Jennings |
| Quality | Brilliant Uncirculated |
| Year | 2026 |
| Edge | Milled |
This 2026 Portraits of a Queen – Elizabeth II The First Effigy £5 is the first of five definitive coinage portraits of £5 coins of Queen Elizabeth II throughout her distinguished 70 year reign.
The portrait on the reverse of the coin has been remastered by Gordon Summers, the Chief Engraver at The Royal Mint. While the reverse has been engraved with radial lines that catch the light when the coin is turned to create an aura of elegance and permanence
The £5 coin is accompanied by bespoke packaging that explores the story behind the portrait originally designed by Mary Gillick.
The 2026 Portraits of a Queen – Elizabeth II The First Effigy £5 is available as a £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin, £5 Silver Proof Coin, £5 Silver Proof Piedfort Coin and £5 Gold Proof Coin.
