Queen Elizabeth II is being celebrated in a new coin design for 2026 from The Royal Mint.
Marking 100 years since the birth of the late monarch, a new £5 coin will be revealed by the organisation.
It is part of a series of milestone anniversaries being celebrated in five new UK coin designs for 2026.
Two new 50p coins will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Grand Prix in Britain and 50 years of The King's Trust.
The £5 coin marks 100 years since the birth of Queen Elizabeth II
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The inscription on Queen Elizabeth's coin reads: 'She will be exalted in glory'
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In a first for The Royal Mint, 52 gold commemorative versions of the 2026 collection have been produced using recycled gold.
Through a partnership with Sempsa, the gold found in the annual sets has been recycled from old jewellery and coins.
The Royal Mint said it aims to produce all gold commemorative coins from recycled gold by the end of the year.
Five new coins are being released by The Royal Mint
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Rebecca Morgan, director of commemorative coins at The Royal Mint, said: "This is an exciting moment for the nation to discover some of the anniversaries that will be celebrated on UK coins in 2026.
"Whether you're a royal enthusiast, a motor racing fan, or passionate about conservation, there's something for everyone in this collection.
"Coins have a unique ability to mark a variety of themes that resonate across different communities and interests, creating lasting reminders of the moments and institutions that shape our shared heritage."
She added: "We are also delighted to be introducing recycled gold into a limited number of commemorative coins.
Rebecca Morgan described the new coins as an 'exciting moment for the nation'
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"This move demonstrates our commitment to a more sustainable future for The Royal Mint, preserving finite precious metal resources and supporting a circular economy."
In 2024, a reformation metals facility was established at the Mint's manufacturing site in south Wales, where gold is extracted from end-of-life electronics like laptops, TVs, and mobile phones, and then used in jewellery and lifestyle products.
Working with Betts Metals, the Mint also uses silver from industrial and medical X-ray films in products such as the silver sixpence.
Starting January 2, The Royal Mint will offer the 2026 commemorative sets in various finishes, including precious metal and base proof, priced from £39.50.
The Royal Mint will offer the 2026 commemorative sets in various finishes
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The limited edition 22-carat gold coin set is priced at £14,500.
Each of the coins will be available individually throughout 2026, except for The King's Trust 50p, which is available only as part of the Mint's annual set.
The coins are only available to buy, rather than being released into general circulation.
The obverse side of each commemorative coin in the set features the official coinage portrait of the King.
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