Semi-Numismatic

2026 Great Britain Raphael Maklouf Effigy BU (w/ Display Card)

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This modern five-pound coin from the United Kingdom offers a fascinating study in royal portraiture, bringing together two distinct eras on a single piece of currency. Struck in cupro-nickel with a weight of 0.23 ounces, the coin is official legal tender backed by the British government. It serves as a tribute to the artistic legacy of royal coinage, specifically highlighting the third official likeness of Queen Elizabeth II. The obverse of the coin displays a newly remastered version of the classic effigy originally created by sculptor Raphael Maklouf. This updated rendition was prepared by Chief Engraver Gordon Summers. Accompanying this elegant portrait is an inscription reading PORTRAIT OF A QUEEN, along with the specific years associated with this historic likeness. In contrast, the reverse side features the current effigy of King Charles III. This side also displays the 2026 year of issue and the five-pound denomination, bridging the past and present of the British monarchy on a beautifully finished Brilliant Uncirculated surface.