2026 Australia Queen Elizabeth II: Centenary of Her Birth 1oz Silver Coin

To mark the centenary of the birth of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II the Royal Australian Mint has released this beautiful coin.  

Queen Elizabeth’s story is interwoven with Australia’s own. Her historic visit in 1954 captured the nation’s imagination, while her effigy appearing on our decimal coins from 1966, becoming a daily reminder of her enduring presence. Yet it was the Queen’s many passions that revealed the woman behind the Crown. Her wartime service with the Auxiliary Territorial Service reflected a sense of duty instilled from youth, that she carried throughout her reign. Equally, her support for the arts nurtured creativity and cultural expression across the Commonwealth for seven decades. The Queen’s love of horses and corgis is well known, while family remained her greatest treasure as a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. All these facets of an extraordinary life have been stunningly captured in these new commemorative coins. 

One hundred years after the birth of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, we remember not only a Monarch, but a remarkable life of devotion and humanity.

Key features:  

• 1oz of 99.99% pure silver struck to proof quality by the Royal Australian Mint 

• Beautiful high-relief portrait of Queen Elizabeth II framed by a symbolic floral wreath 

• Commemorates the 100th anniversary of her birth in 1926 

• Obverse features the effigy of King Charles III; legal tender $5 AUD face value 

• Strictly limited mintage of only 5,000 worldwide; housed in elegant black presentation case with illustrated shipper box 

Design

This commemorative design honours the centenary of Queen Elizabeth II’s birth, symbolically reflecting the many facets of her life and legacy. The design incorporates The Royal Cypher of Her Majesty with a stylised St. Edward’s crown and the Auxiliary Territorial Service emblem representing her wartime service. Her deep personal passions are woven into the composition with motif of a horse and corgi, playing tribute to her lifelong love for equestrianism and companionship, while references to art and theatre celebrate her appreciation for culture. The portrait of Queen Elizabeth II is surrounded with flowers – roses, lily of the valley (the Queen’s favourite), myrtle as symbol of love and loyalty and golden wattle as Australia’s national floral emblem. Through a harmonious blend of these symbols the design captures the enduring spirit, grace and dedication that defined Her Majesty’s extraordinary life. 

Check out the full range of international coins here.