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1000 Pounds - Charles III 100th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II; Gold Proof
| Issuer | Royal Mint |
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| Year | 2026 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | Uncrowned effigy of King Charles III facing left, rendered in high relief with fine portrait detail by sculptor Martin Jennings. The circumferential legend reads CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 1000 POUNDS, with the date 2026 positioned at the base of the portrait along the lower field. The engraver's initials MJ appear beneath the truncation of the effigy. The mirrored proof fields provide a sharp contrast to the frosted portrait, enhancing the sculptural quality of the design. |
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| Obverse lettering | CHARLES III·D·G·REX·F·D·1000 POUNDS·2026· MJ |
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This is one of the largest coins the Royal Mint has ever produced — a kilo-plus gold piece that places it among a small class of ultra-high-denomination British issues typically reserved for centennial and jubilee milestones. Elizabeth II's hundredth birthday would have fallen in April 2026; she died in September 2022, making this a posthumous commemoration rather than a celebratory one.
At .9999 fineness, this is purer than the standard British Sovereign alloy, which has historically been struck at .9167. The shift reflects modern collector expectations for investment-grade proof issues at this weight class.