Queen Elizabeth II
Born on 21 April 1926, Princess Elizabeth was the first child of George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Christened Elizabeth Alexandra Mary in the private chapel at Buckingham Palace, she acceded the throne in 1952 aged 25 following the death of her father.
For over 70 years, The Royal Mint captured Queen Elizabeth II’s reign in coins, marking milestones with craftsmanship and care. From the coronation to the historic Platinum Jubilee, each coin told the story of a monarch and her enduring legacy.
The Royal Mint has struck every UK coin of Her Majesty’s reign.
Queen Elizabeth II was Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, serving 70 years from 1952 to 2022.
Every coin struck during Her Majesty’s reign reflects meticulous craftsmanship, timeless tradition and royal heritage.
A FIVE-COIN COLLECTION
Portraits of a Queen Collection
A special collection exploring the five definitive coinage portraits of Queen Elizabeth II. The obverse of each coin features the official coinage portrait of His Majesty King Charles III, uniting mother and son.
Artist’s Stories
As Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II had five definitive coinage portraits. Discover more from the artists behind the designs.
Queen Elizabeth II’s First Coins
When Queen Elizabeth II came to the throne in 1953, The Royal Mint was asked to mark the occasion with a special set of Proof coins.
