The Perth Mint has unveiled a special series of commemorative gold and silver coins honouring the 100th anniversary of the birth of Queen Elizabeth II.
Designed by Natasha Muhl, the collection includes rich symbolisms drawn from key moments of the Queen’s reign. The designs capture her evolving effigy over seven decades, her first visit to Australia in 1954 and emblems of royal tradition, Commonwealth unity, and Australia’s national identity.
Each coin also features the Dan Thorne effigy of King Charles III on the obverse, alongside the coin’s weight, fineness, and monetary denomination.
The collection is produced in limited numbers and became available as of yesterday (7 April 2026).
Melanie Brown, CEO of The Perth Mint, says the anniversary provided an opportunity to honour the Queen’s connection to Australia and the Commonwealth.
“This commemorative collection reflects both the historical significance of her reign and the respect and affection in which she continues to be held in Australia and around the world,” Brown says.
As Mining.com.au reported, during Q1 2026, gold has reinforced its reputation as the market’s ultimate safe haven asset, buoyed by ongoing geopolitical tensions and persistent economic uncertainty.
According to the World Gold Council, global investors have continued to build allocations to physically backed gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the new year. In January 2026, gold ETFs attracted US$191 billion — representing the strongest month on record.
Collectively, global holdings rose by 120 tonnes to 4,145 tonnes, also reaching a new all-time high.
At the time of writing, gold sits at US$4,650 an ounce, after falling for two straight sessions, remaining under pressure as investors focused on US President Trump’s threat to target Iranian civilian infrastructure unless his demands are met, as Trading Economics reported.
Write to Aaliyah Rogan at Mining.com.au
Images: The Perth Mint
