2026 Queen Elizabeth II Unseen Effigies ‘1972 to 1982’ Sovereign Proof Gold Coin

Basic Information

  • Produced by Tower Mint London and made available through the London Mint Office.
  • Struck in 22 carat gold and finished to a proof standard.
  • 2026 commemorates 100 years since the birth of Queen Elizabeth II on 21st April 1926.
  • The coin forms part of a collection which includes other sovereign coins, showcasing the unseen effigies by Raphael Maklouf.
  • The reverse of the coin features the unseen effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, a never before seen portrait created by artist Raphael Maklouf.
  • The unseen effigy, titled 'Strength and Poise', represents the third decade of Queen Elizabeth II from 1972 to 1982, where amid economic and social uncertainty, she remained a steady, reassuring figure.
  • The inscription around the top on the reverse of the coin, 'THE RDM MASTERPIECES', is featured, above the unseen effigy of Queen Elizabeth II.
  • The inscription, 'THE UNSEEN EFFIGIES', is featured around the bottom, on the reverse of the coin.
  • The signature initials 'RDM', of the artist Raphael Maklouf, are positioned on the reverse of the coin at the base of the neck, on the unseen effigy of Queen Elizabeth II.
  • The obverse of the coin illustrates the uncrowned portrait of King Charles III, created by Raphael Maklouf.
  • The Latin inscription around the obverse of the coin, 'CHARLES III · DEI · GRA · REX · F · D · GIBRALTAR ·', an abbreviation from 'CHARLES III DEI GRATIA REX FIDEI DEFENSOR GIBRALTAR', translates as 'Charles III, by the Grace of God, King, Defender of the Faith, Gibraltar', alongside the year '2026', in English.
  • The initials 'RDM', of the artist Raphael Maklouf, are positioned on the obverse of the coin at the base of the neck, on the uncrowned portrait King Charles III.
  • Rare and limited release.

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