Portraits of Queen Elizabeth II - 5 Pound Brilliant Uncircualted Coin
Product overview
- The third release in a collection exploring the five definitive coinage portraits of Queen Elizabeth II
- The portrait on the reverse of the coin has been remastered by Gordon Summers, Chief Engraver at The Royal Mint
- Accompanied by bespoke packaging that explores the story behind the portrait originally designed by Raphael Maklouf
- The obverse of the coin features the official coinage portrait of His Majesty King Charles III, uniting mother and son on the coins of the realm
During a record-breaking reign that spanned more than seven decades, Elizabeth II established herself as one of the most memorable monarchs in British history. Five definitive portraits of the queen appeared on the coins of the United Kingdom throughout that period. Our Portraits of a Queen Collection takes a closer look at each of these effigies and the stories behind their creation. For the reverse of each coin in the collection, these original portraits have been remastered by Gordon Summers, The Royal Mint’s Chief Engraver.
Background information, technical details and gallery images on all our latest stamp issues are available on the Australia Post Collectables website.
- Issue date: 28 October 2025
- Issue withdrawal date: 31 December 2026
Visit the articles section of the Australia Post Collectables website for additional content relating to stamp issues, including interviews with experts and designers.
To ensure you have the correct postage for sending your letter or card, please check our up-to-date postage rates.
The Australia Post Collectables website is a one-stop shop for stamp and coin collectors: a wealth of collectables information in one place.
Access information about special offers, latest stamp and coin releases, licensed products and limited-edition collectables, as well as articles on current and historical philatelic topics. Explore our stamp issues archive, and browse the Stamp Bulletin too.
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Portraits of Queen Elizabeth II - 5 Pound Brilliant Uncircualted Coin
During a record-breaking reign that spanned more than seven decades, Elizabeth II established herself as one of the most memorable monarchs in British history. Five definitive portraits of the queen appeared on the coins of the United Kingdom throughout that period. Our Portraits of a Queen Collection takes a closer look at each of these effigies and the stories behind their creation. For the reverse of each coin in the collection, these original portraits have been remastered by Gordon Summers, The Royal Mint’s Chief Engraver.
Background information, technical details and gallery images on all our latest stamp issues are available on the Australia Post Collectables website.
- Issue date: 28 October 2025
- Issue withdrawal date: 31 December 2026
Visit the articles section of the Australia Post Collectables website for additional content relating to stamp issues, including interviews with experts and designers.
To ensure you have the correct postage for sending your letter or card, please check our up-to-date postage rates.
The Australia Post Collectables website is a one-stop shop for stamp and coin collectors: a wealth of collectables information in one place.
Access information about special offers, latest stamp and coin releases, licensed products and limited-edition collectables, as well as articles on current and historical philatelic topics. Explore our stamp issues archive, and browse the Stamp Bulletin too.
Join the Collecting Community
The Australia Post philatelic Collecting Community connects like-minded people with a tailored collecting experience. Receive community-only offers, be the first to preview our releases, and much more. Join today
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