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.

CARACTÉRISTIQUES DE LA PIÈCE

• 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.
• Un certificat numéroté inclus. La Monnaie royale canadienne garantit l'authenticité de toutes ses pièces de collection.

EMBALLAGE

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.

LE SAVIEZ-VOUS ?

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.

À PROPOS DE LA MONNAIE ROYALE CANADIENNE

La Monnaie royale canadienne est connue pour être l'une des monnaies les plus réputées au monde. La succursale d'Ottawa de la Monnaie royale a ouvert ses portes en 1908 et a été rebaptisée Monnaie royale canadienne en 1931 lorsque le contrôle a été transféré au gouvernement canadien. Ses normes élevées d'excellence et de qualité lui ont permis d'être la première raffinerie à fabriquer des pièces d'investissement en or d'une pureté de 9999 en 1982, ainsi que la première à atteindre une pureté d'or de 99999 en 1998.