The Monarch
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 Philip, 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. As Head of the Commonwealth, she fostered unity across diverse nations and remained a steadfast figure on the global stage. Her Majesty passed 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.
Designs befitting royalty
1oz Silver Proof Coin
The 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. The background features Australia’s national floral emblem, the golden wattle, symbolising the nation’s connection to the Commonwealth. Arranged clockwise from the top, are motifs of St Edward’s Crown, the Sovereign’s Orb, Tudor Rose, and Sovereign’s Sceptre - each signifying key elements of royal tradition and authority. 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.
1oz Silver Proof Gilded Coin
The reverse of the coin features a stylised representation of the commemorative florin issued 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.
1oz Silver Proof Coloured Coin
The reverse of the coloured coin displays an image of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II wearing the famous wattle dress during her 1954 tour of Australia. The background features a stylised representation of the wattle brooch gifted to the Queen during the visit. The design also includes the inscriptions 'H.M. QUEEN ELIZABETH II 2026' and '100th ANNIVERSARY', accompanied by stylised dots and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.
Presentation packaging
Accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity, the coin comes in a classic display case with a clear lid and an illustrated shipper.
