Fifth Portrait:
Start Year: 2016
End Year: N/A – Present design
Sculptor: Jody Clark (Royal Mint engraver)
This is the newest and current portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Designed by the Royal Mint's own Jody Clark, the portrait of the Queen sees her wearing Diamond Jubilee drop pearl earrings and the King George IV State Diadem again, like the third portrait coins. This headpiece is the one worn for the annual State Opening of Parliament. At the time of this portrait the Queen was 88 years old.
The front side of the coin features St George, riding a horse and trampling a dragon. On the reverse is the Queen's head and the accompanying latin. DEI GRA REGINA or Dei Gratia Regina means 'By the Grace of God, Queen' and FID DEF is 'Fidei defensor' and means 'Defender of the Faith', alluding to her position as Supreme Governor of the Church of England.
Following the changes to international shipping after Brexit, orders to the United States under $500 will be sent with the Royal Mail International Service, while anything between $500-$2,000 will be sent with FedEx. Orders greater than $2,000(up to $40,000) will be sent by UPS.
Delivery is free and fully insured, but there is a 25kg weight limit per parcel. Orders over 1.6kg will be sent via UPS,with a 3-4 day delivery estimate (subject to change due toCovid-19). Royal Mail orders can be upgraded to FedEx for quicker shipping.
