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Behind the Craft- The Portrait Collection

At 18:30BST on the 8th of September 2022, Buckingham Palace shared the sad news that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II had died at the age of 96. Her late Majesty was at Balmoral, believed to be her favourite residence, when she passed away surrounded by the Scottish Highlands she loved so dearly.

Her late Majesty’s official coinage portraits charted the second Elizabethan Age, the longest reign in British history. Together they capture her journey from a 25-year-old Queen full of hope and expectation to the dignified Head of State now mourned by her family, loved ones and millions of people across the world.

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The Portrait Collection Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Gold Proof Four Coin Set - SOLD OUT

ONLY 7 SETS AVAILABLE OF THE 53 ISSUED WORLDWIDE

This unique limited edition collection celebrates the portraits of Britain’s Longest Reigning Monarch, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

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This exclusive set contains four 1oz gold Proof coins, each featuring Her late Majesty’s official UK coin portraits on their reverse and the final Jody Clark Commonwealth Effigy on their obverse.

These 2022 coins bear the five portraits of Britain’s longest reigning monarch, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, issued in celebration of her lifelong commitment to duty, service and family.
• In memoriam of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
• Unique collection of the official coinage of her record-breaking reign
• Strictly limited edition of just 53 sets worldwide
• Four stunning coins, each one ounce of gleaming 999.9 fine gold
• Struck to our highest Proof quality finish
• Luxury presentation case and storytelling booklet

Product Detail

This exclusive set contains four 1oz gold Proof coins, each featuring Her late Majesty’s official UK coin portraits on their reverse and the final Jody Clark Commonwealth Effigy on their obverse.

These 2022 coins bear the five portraits of Britain’s longest reigning monarch, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, issued in celebration of her lifelong commitment to duty, service and family.
• In memoriam of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
• Unique collection of the official coinage of her record-breaking reign
• Strictly limited edition of just 53 sets worldwide
• Four stunning coins, each one ounce of gleaming 999.9 fine gold
• Struck to our highest Proof quality finish
• Luxury presentation case and storytelling booklet

Specification

  • Alloy

    999.9 Fine Gold

  • Denomination

    Five pounds

  • Weight

    1 ounce

  • Authority

    St Helena

  • Diameter

    32mm

  • Edge

    Milled

  • Issue limit

    53 sets

  • Total Mintage

    70 sets

Stories

Portrait Coin Collection

The story of the life and reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is perhaps best told by her official coinage portraits, a series of snapshots that chart her journey from a 25 year old woman thrust upon the throne to the dignified Head of State who celebrated her unique Platinum Jubilee just a few months before her passing.

It opens with the grace of Mary Gillick’s neo-classical portrait and continues with Arnold Machin’s 1968 effigy, adapted for British postage stamps to become the most reproduced image in history. Raphael Maklouf’s controversially stylised portrait followed in 1985 before Ian Rank-Broadley presented his contentiously realistic likeness of the Queen as she entered her seventies, in 1998.
The final chapter, by Jody Clark, was released to celebrate Her late Majesty becoming Britain’s longest reigning monarch in 2015. All five are now united in this unique set of 1oz gold proof coins, a strictly limited edition tribute to a truly remarkable lady.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

1926-2022

A unique collection of the official coinage portraits of Her late Majesty’s reign, each one finished to our highest proof quality to emphasise every fine detail of these iconic periods of a truly remarkable life.

The four 1oz gold proof coins in this set are presented in an elegant white box with a removable display tray. Each set is individually numbered with an engraved acrylic plaque and accompanied by a colour booklet and certificate of authenticity.

  • FAQ

    What is the difference between maximum mintage and issue limit?
    Maximum mintage is the total number of individuals coins which will be struck, this includes coins presented is sets. The Issue limit refers to the number of coins which will be sold in the specific presentation.

    What if the maximum mintage and issue limit is the same?
    This means the coin will only be available in the presentation shown and will not be issued in any other way.

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