Coin Pièce Gibraltar 1 dollar Bi-metallic Elisabeth II, Reine d'Angleterre et du Commonwealth 2026

This commemorative set issued by Gibraltar in 2026 is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of Queen Elizabeth II, sovereign of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. It brings together a collection of 7 coins with a face value of 1 Pound each, struck for the occasion to pay tribute to one of the most iconic monarchical figures of the 20th century.

Each coin is made in bimetal, a manufacturing technique combining two distinct alloys within a single strike, giving each one a characteristic visual appearance with a contrast of materials between the centre and the outer ring. This manufacturing process is now commonly used for prestigious commemorative issues.

The coins have a diameter of 22.43 mm and a unit weight of 8.75 grams. The metal used has a fineness of 2500, reflecting the precise composition of the bimetal alloy used for this issue.

Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory located at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, maintains close historical and institutional ties with the British Crown. As such, it has regularly issued numismatic series dedicated to the British royal family and its sovereigns, including Queen Elizabeth II, who reigned from 1952 until her death in 2022. This issue is part of that tradition, commemorating the centenary of the Queen's birth on 21 April 1926.

The set format brings together the 7 coins of the series in a coherent and protected ensemble, intended for preservation and collecting. This type of packaging is typically associated with numismatic issues whose primary purpose is collecting rather than general circulation.