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2025 marks the 125th anniversary of the birth of the Queen Mother, whose resilience and grace during the most turbulent chapters of the 20th century made her a beloved public figure. She lived for a remarkable 101 years, fifty of those as a widow, and remained active in public life until her death in 2002.
To celebrate her life and legacy, on the 125th anniversary of her birth, a new gold five pound sovereign coin has been struck. It is the first of its kind ever to depict The Queen Mother on one side and His Majesty King Charles III – her grandson – on the other.
The Queen Mother’s role in stabilising the British monarchy during the abdication crisis, her steadfast support of the king during World War Two, and her invaluable advice to Elizabeth II throughout her reign cannot be overstated.
Often referred to affectionately as ‘The Queen Mum’, she was greatly admired for her grace, resilience and unwavering sense of duty, all delivered with a cheerful countenance and characteristic charm. As matriarch of the modern Royal Family, The Queen Mother’s influence was considerable, not least because she lived to the grand age of 101 and remained active in public life until her death in 2002.
Now, on the 125th anniversary of her birth, we have the opportunity her honour her legacy with a new gold five pound coin – the first ever to feature portraits of both her and her grandson, our current monarch, King Charles III.
The first commemorative five pound gold coin was issued in 1989, by which time The Queen Mother was already aged 89, and only a handful of different designs were released during her lifetime. Now, in 2025 she appears on a coin that features her beloved grandson, who has now become king, on the obverse side.
The release of The 2025 Queen Mother 125th Anniversary Gold Five Pounds Coin in this special anniversary year is a long-overdue tribute to her remarkable life and memory.
Authorised by Tristan Da Cunha and approved by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and Buckingham Palace, it is a wonderful tribute to the Queen Mother.
