{"product_id":"h-m-queen-elizabeth-ii-100th-anniversary-2026-1oz-silver-proof-gilded-coin","title":"H.M. Queen Elizabeth II 100th Anniversary 2026 1oz Silver Proof Gilded Coin","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Monarch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQueen Elizabeth II was born on 21 April 1926 and ascended the throne in 1952 at the age of 25, following the death of her father, King George VI. She married Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, in 1947, and together they had four children. Her reign spanned 70 years, making her the longest-serving monarch in British history. As Head of the Commonwealth, she fostered unity across diverse nations and remained a steadfast figure on the global stage. Her Majesty passed away on 8 September 2022, and was succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III. In 2026, the world commemorates what would have been her 100th birthday - celebrating a life of service, dignity and devotion to her country and the Commonwealth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoyal artistry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coin’s reverse features a stylised representation of the commemorative florin issued in 1954 to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s first visit to Australia. It showcases a lion and a kangaroo standing side by side, a powerful symbol of the enduring bond between the United Kingdom and Australia. Both the lion and kangaroo, as well as the coin’s outer rim are gilded in 24-carat gold. Surrounding the design is the inscription ‘H.M. QUEEN ELIZABETH II 100\u003csup\u003eth\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003eANNIVERSARY’, accompanied by stylised dots, the 2026 year-date, and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProof quality 99.99% pure silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGilded design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylised representation of the 1954 commemorative florin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustralian legal tender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMintage: 1926\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Thompsons Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50753904574697,"sku":"TC07748","price":255.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/9824\/7913\/files\/01-3921-hm-qeii-100th-ann-florin-2026-1oz-silver-proof-gilded-on-edge-hr.jpg?v=1775524052","url":"https:\/\/thompsonscoins.com.au\/products\/h-m-queen-elizabeth-ii-100th-anniversary-2026-1oz-silver-proof-gilded-coin","provider":"Thompsons Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}