2026 Queen Elizabeth II Centenary Gold Proof Quarter Sovereign (SOTD)

‘Struck on the Day’ Quarter Sovereign

As the nation prepares to mark the centenary of the birth of Queen Elizabeth II, an official NEW Gold Proof Quarter Sovereign has been released to pay tribute to our beloved former monarch following official approval at Buckingham Palace. This coveted gold issue not only features two magnificent designs by Jody Clark, but will also be struck on the exact 100th anniversary of Her Majesty’s birth, adding to demand.

A tribute to Her Majesty’s 70-year reign

Our longest-serving sovereign was born on the 21st April 1926 in Mayfair as the eldest child of the Duke and Duchess of York. When her uncle King Edward VIII abdicated, her life changed dramatically as she unexpectedly became next in line to the throne. Elizabeth II inherited this position at just 25 years old in 1952, and she continued to reign for a remarkable 70 years until her passing in 2022, the year of her Platinum Jubilee.

Expertly struck in 22 Carat Gold

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s birth, this new coin will be meticulously struck in 22 Carat Gold to the highest Proof finish on the anniversary date. It includes a ONE-YEAR-ONLY design by renowned artist Jody Clark, who is best known for designing the UK’s official fifth and final coinage effigy of Her Majesty. His NEW design features a superb portrait of our former monarch wearing a floral wreath crown that incorporates the four emblems of the United Kingdom: the Rose, Thistle, Shamrock, and Daffodil. On the obverse is an official effigy of King Charles III, also by Clark.

Hurry! Only 299 available

As countless collectors look to mark this milestone anniversary, demand is continuing to rise. So, with a low worldwide mintage of just 299 ‘Struck on the Day’ Quarter Sovereigns, availability at Harrington & Byrne is strictly limited and a quick pre-reservation is essential. The coin comes housed in a luxury Presentation Case with Certificate of Authenticity, confirming its official specifications.

Key Issue Information:

• Introducing a brand new ‘Struck on the Day’ Gold Quarter Sovereign, issued as part of the commemorations for the 100th anniversary of the birth of Queen Elizabeth II
• Officially approved by Buckingham Palace, the new coin is the perfect tribute to our nation’s longest-reigning monarch
• Fully designed by renowned engraver Jody Clark, with a ONE-YEAR-ONLY centenary portrait of Her Majesty on the coin’s reverse and an official effigy of Charles III on the obverse
• Struck in 22 Carat Gold to a Proof finish and limited to just 299 coins worldwide – a tiny mintage for an official ‘Struck on the Day’ Quarter Sovereign, which means a quick sell out is expected
• Comes housed in a deluxe Presentation Case with Certificate of Authenticity