2026 50c Uncirculated Coin - HM Queen Elizabeth II Centenary of Birth

2026 50c Centenary of the Birth of HM Queen Elizabeth II – Uncirculated Coin

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with this beautiful 2026 commemorative 50-cent coin. Queen Elizabeth’s story is deeply interwoven with Australia’s own, from her historic 1954 visit to her presence on every Australian decimal coin since 1966. One hundred years after her birth, we remember not only a Monarch but a remarkable life defined by devotion, duty, and humanity.

Struck by the Royal Australian Mint, this coin captures the many facets of an extraordinary life—from her wartime service to her well-known love of horses and her role as a cherished family matriarch.

Key Features and Specifications

• Year of Issue: 2026
• Theme: Centenary of the Birth of HM Queen Elizabeth II (1926–2026)
• Reverse Design: Features a beautiful new portrait of the Queen, elegantly framed with symbols representing her life, passions, and historic 70-year reign.
• Obverse Design: Features the new effigy of His Majesty King Charles III as sculpted by Daniel Thorne.
• Composition: Cupro-Nickel
• Finish: Uncirculated
• Legal Tender: Official Australian 50c coin.

A Life of Devotion

The design reflects the woman behind the Crown, acknowledging her wartime service with the Auxiliary Territorial Service and her lifelong support for the arts. It pays tribute to her famous love for horses and corgis, while honouring her legacy as a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. This coin serves as a daily reminder of her enduring presence in the hearts of Australians and the wider Commonwealth.

Condition and Presentation

The coin is struck to the Royal Australian Mint’s high uncirculated standard, ensuring sharp details and a brilliant finish.

Condition Note:

• Uncirculated Quality: The coin is in pristine uncirculated condition, featuring original mint lustre and a crisp strike.
• Packaging: Presented in an official Royal Australian Mint card, featuring historical imagery and information about the Queen’s life and legacy.