The 100th anniversary of Elizabeth's birth celebrated on a new pure silver 50p coin
As our beloved queen Elizabeth sent her personal best wishes to those reaching the age of 100. Now Heritage Coins has the honour of presenting a heartfelt celebration coin that respectfully marks her own 100 years - and likely to be her final significant commemoration.
A limited-edition world first - the only fitting commemoration
To sufficiently honour this important landmark this is the first-time ever the conjoined effigy of Elizabeth has appeared on a fifty-pence coin making The Queen Elizabeth II Birth Centenary Silver 50p Coin a world first - and a very special collectors' piece.
Struck to the highest quality PROOF finish one will be issued for each day of Elizabeth's life.
A thoughtful design crafted to perfection in 99.9% pure silver, every detail of The Queen Elizabeth II Birth Centenary Silver 50p has received the utmost attention to detail. Sculpted with incredible artistry by Arianna Ciconni, the reverse celebrates the entire service of Elizabeth from World War II Princess to longest reigning monarch of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth realms. Her conjoined effigy set against a floral arrangement of Lily of the Valley - the Queen's favourite flower.
Each coin is presented in an official collector presentation folder featuring carefully curated images and stories that honour.
Elizabeth’s journey from princess to our longest-reigning monarch and includes the Certificate of Authenticity guaranteeing the coin's specifications and provenance. The book-style portfolio folder will keep your coin secure and in pristine condition for generations to come - and is yours completely FREE of charge.
| Year of Issue | 2026 |
| Metal | 99.9% Pure Silver |
| Quality | Proof – the highest possible quality |
| Weight | 7.78 grams |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Edge | Plain |
| Obverse | Portrait of His Majesty King Charles III by Jody Clark |
| Reverse | World-first double effigy of Elizabeth by Arianna Ciconni
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| Denomination | Fifty Pence |
| Issuing Authority | Ascension Island, approved by Buckingham Palace |
| Edition Limit | 35,204 - one for each day of Elizabeth's life |
