Set of 4 x 2026 Commemorating The 100th Birthday of Queen Elizabeth II Reverse Proof Fractional Gold Coins | Royal Canadian Mint

Celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s centennial with a gold and diamond pairing.

Released in advance to help mark the occasion with distinction, this pure gold fractional set is a centennial tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, whose historic reign significantly shaped this country’s history and identity. All four coins are double-dated to commemorate what would have been her 100th birthday (“1926-2026”) and feature a maple leaf alongside the late monarch’s Royal Cypher. The 1 oz. coin features two additional elements: an incuse maple leaf, and a radiant diamond—Queen Elizabeth II’s birthstone—symbolizing both her legacy of steadfast commitment to her duties and her profound impact on the world.

Featuring the four effigies that span a seven-decade reign.

COIN HIGHLIGHTS

• A royal 100ᵗʰ birthday tribute. This pure gold fractional set pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in modern Canadian history, on what would have been her 100ᵗʰ birthday.
• A unique opportunity. Queen Elizabeth II, her reign, and her coin effigies were a constant presence in the lives of Canadians. This is a unique opportunity to see the four effigies together again—a look back at a reign’s numismatic legacy.
• A collector exclusive. Only 450 sets are available to collectors worldwide.
• Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.

PACKAGING

Your four coins are individually encapsulated and presented together in a red lacquer case with a black outer box.

DIAMOND SPARKLE

Each coin in this four-piece set is crafted in 99.99% pure gold with a reverse proof finish, but the 1 oz. coin has an extra-special feature: a sparkling diamond (Queen Elizabeth II’s birthstone) that honours her life and lasting legacy.

A REIGN REPRESENTED IN PORTRAITS

Each coin’s obverse features one of the four effigies of Queen Elizabeth II that graced Canadians coins during her decades-long reign.

INCUSE STRIKE

In addition to its diamond, the 1 oz. coin is set apart by its recessed maple leaf, which is only struck incuse on the largest piece in this set.

DOUBLE DATED

Each reverse features the double dates “1926-2026” to mark the centenary of Queen Elizabeth II’s birth.

DID YOU KNOW?

Canada’s sovereign has two birthdays: the actual birthday, and official celebrations typically held on the second Saturday in June. Queen Elizabeth II was born on April 21, 1926—not in a stately palace, but in a townhouse located in London’s Mayfair district.

All four coins share the same reverse design by artist Claudio D’Angelo, with a Canadian maple leaf accompanied by the Royal Cypher of Queen Elizabeth II to mark what would have been her 100ᵗʰ birthday, as indicated by the double dates “1926-2026”. On the 1-oz. coin, the maple leaf is struck incuse and paired with a diamond representing both Queen Elizabeth II’s birthstone and legacy. Each obverse features one of the four effigies of Queen Elizabeth II that appeared on Canadian coins during her historic reign: the laureate effigy by Mary Gillick, the tiara effigy by Arnold Machin, the diademed effigy by Dora de Pédery-Hunt, and the uncrowned effigy by Susanna Blunt.

ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN MINT

The Royal Canadian Mint is known as one of the most reputable mints in the world. The Ottawa Branch of the Royal Mint opened in 1908 and was renamed The Royal Canadian Mint in 1931 when control was transferred to the Canadian government. Their high standards for excellence and quality allowed them to be the first refinery to manufacture 9999 fine gold bullion coins in 1982, as well as the first to reach 99999 fine gold purity in 1998.