2026 500 Years of the Crown £5 Gold Proof Coin Queen Elizabeth II_ Decimal sovereigns 1974-82 2002: Shield design based on

2002: Shield design based on the original Victorian (1838-1887) Ensigns Armorial with plain shield surrounded by laurel leaves and crown

King Edward VII ascended to the throne upon the death of Queen Victoria on 22nd January 1901

Obverse: Queen head coronet bust facing right effigy designed by Raphael David Maklouf

The four rulers of the nations triumphant at the Battle of Waterloo

created in partnership with the National Science Museum Group

2026 500 Years of the Crown £5 Gold Proof Coin Queen Elizabeth II_ Decimal sovereigns 1974-82 2002: Shield design based on2026 500 Years of the Crown 5 Gold Proof Coin + Boxed COA Celebrating 500 years of the Crown, this remarkable commemorative gold coin pays tribute to one of Britain's most historic denominations. Inspired by the original 1526 Crown, Timothy Noad's elegant design combines numismatic heritage with the modern monarchy, incorporating the cyphers of both His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen. Struck in yellow gold to reflect the appearance