1 Sovereign - Charles III 100th Anniversary of Birth of Queen Elizabeth II
© The Royal Mint
Features
| Issuer |
United Kingdom
 |
|---|---|
| King |
Charles III (2022-date)
|
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
| Year | 2026 |
| Value | 1 Sovereign 1 GBP = USD 1.33 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 7.99 g |
| Diameter | 22.05 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Issued | 21 April 2026 |
| Number | N# 568140 |
Commemorative issue
100th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s birth
Series: Sovereign series
Obverse
Uncrowned portrait of King Charles III left, legend and date around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CHARLES III·DEI·GRA·REX·FID·DEF·
MJ
Unabridged legend: Charles III Dei Gratia Rex Fidei Defensor
Translation: Charles III by the Grace of God King Defender of the Faith
Designer: Martin Jennings
Reverse
St. George on horseback slaying the dragon right, date and designer's name in exergue.
Note: no streamer on helmet, Lily Font privy mark
Script: Latin
Lettering:
B.P
2026
Designer: Benedetto Pistrucci
Edge
Reeded
Mint
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)Comments
Issued as a strike on the day coin on the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Elizabeth II on 21st April 2026 in Brilliant Uncirculated with special frosted finish. Issue limit: 1,010
The coin features a privy mark inspired by the Lily Font at Buckingham Palace’s private chapel where Elizabeth II was christened.
© The Royal Mint, 2026
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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| 2026 | BU frosted finish | ||||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 100
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Bullion value: USD 1019.38
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Actual gold weight: 0.235 oz
Current gold price: 4328.84 USD/oz (see gold price 
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