ONE OF BRITAIN’S MOST BEAUTIFUL COINS, REIMAGINED IN ULTRA-HIGH RELIEF
First struck in 1817, the Three Graces coin design symbolized the unity of England, Scotland, and Ireland forged by the Act of Union in 1801. Designed by William Wyon, who was a Second Engraver at the Royal Mint from 1817 to 1828, and chief Engraver until his death in 1851, the image drew inspiration from the daughters of Zeus in Greek mythology: Aglaia personified as elegance, Euphrosyne representing mirth, and Thalia personifying youth & beauty. The design, regarded today as one of Great Britain’s most beautiful coins ever struck, uses the three goddesses to represent female allegories of England, Scotland, and Ireland standing together with the motto foedus inviolabile meaning “unbreakable pact.”
MODERN TECHNOLOGY, TIMELESS DESIGN
For 2026, the Three Graces design has returned in stunning Ultra-High Relief (UHR) using state-of-the-art minting technology. The new coin was remastered by superstar designer Jody Clark, a former Royal Mint designer and the current Head of Design at the Commonwealth Mint. It features Hibernia with an Irish harp by her side, Britannia with an English Union Sheild at her feet, and Caledonia with a Scottish thistle sprouting behind her. Each detail dramatically from the surface of the coin, achieving a level of depth and dimension Wyon could only have imagined in the 19th century.
GORGEOUS PROOF FINISH AUGMENTS EXQUISITE DESIGN
Released on behalf of Alderney, a British Crown Dependency located among the Channel Islands, this legal-tender £5 coin was struck by the prestigious Commonwealth Mint in two ounces of highly pure 99.9% fine silver. It also comes in gorgeous Ultra Cameo Proof condition, meaning it was expertly crafted by the mint from hand-selected planchets, polished dies, and multiple strikes to produce beautifully frosted details rising over mirror-like fields. In fact, each 2026 £5 Two-Ounce Silver Alderney Three Graces Ultra-High Relief Coin available here has been graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) as being in flawless Proof-70 (PF70) condition, a distinction that means these perfectly-graded proofs will have ZERO imperfections—showing all features and fields exactly as the engraver and mint intended.
SIGNED PROOFS FROM AMONG THE FIRST ISSUED
In addition, NGC has further designated that these proofs are First Day of Issue (FDI) coins, meaning they were purchased within one day of the first day that they were made available for sale and were received by NGC or an NGC-approved depository within one week of the release date along with documentation that demonstrates the date when they were purchased. Plus, each will come sonically sealed in a museum-quality acrylic holder and encapsulated with a label personally signed by Jody Clark.
BRITAIN’S GREATEST ENGRAVER MEETS ONE OF BRITAIN’S GREATEST DESIGNS
One of the most sought-after coin designers in the world, Clark is best known for sculpting the final definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and the first official effigy of King Charles III. Born in 1981, he joined the Royal Mint in 2012 and quickly rose to prominence with his modern yet respectful design approach. His work blends digital sculpting with classical artistry, earning him recognition as one of the youngest artists to design an official coin portrait for the United Kingdom. His “JC” initials appear on the 2026 Three Graces coins to the left of the design just below the Irish harp. Clark’s reinterpretation of the original Three Graces design ensures that Wyon’s masterpiece lives on for a new generation of collectors.
JUST 800 COINS STRUCK FOR WORLDWIDE RELEASE
Just 800 of these 2026 £5 Two-Ounce Silver Alderney Three Graces Ultra-High Relief Proof Coins have been struck for worldwide release. Each will come sonically sealed in a museum-quality acrylic holder and accompanied by a mint-issued certificate of authenticity.
COIN HIGHLIGHTS:
A NUMISMATIC MASTERPIECE REBORN – This coin features a modern depiction of William Wyon’s classic 19th century Three Graces coin remastered by superstar designer Jody Clark. The obverse features a bust of King Charles III.
EXTRAORDINARY ULTRA-HIGH RELIEF – These Three Graces Coins were struck with extraordinary Ultra-High Relief (UHR) detail that makes the design seem like it’s leaping from the surface of the coin.
STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE SILVER – Each Three Graces Ultra-High Relief Coin was struck by the prestigious Commonwealth Mint in two ounces of highly pure 99.9% fine silver and measures 38.6 mm in diameter.
LEGAL-TENDER COIN – These 2026-dated Two-Ounce Silver Alderney Three Graces Ultra-High Relief Coins are £5 (five pounds) legal tender in Alderney, a British Crown Dependency located among the Channel Islands.
PERFECT PROOF CONDITION – Your 2026 £5 Two-Ounce Silver Alderney Three Graces Ultra-High Relief Coin has been graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) in perfect Proof-70 (PF70) condition.
KEY FIRST DAY OF ISSUE DESIGNATION – NGC has further designated that this proof is a First Day of Issue (FDI) coin, a designation reserved for coins purchased within the first day of release and submitted to grading within the required timeframe.
SIGNED BY JODY CLARK – Your coin will come sonically sealed in an acrylic holder and encapsulated with a label personally signed by Jody Clark.
LOW LIMITED MINTAGE – Just 800 of these 2026 £5 Two-Ounce Silver Alderney Three Graces Ultra-High Relief Proof Coins have been struck for worldwide release.
RELEASE TYPE First Day of Issue (FDI)
COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE Great Britain (GB)
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN Alderney
DENOMINATING COUNTRY Alderney
CURRENCY TYPE Pound
DENOMINATION 10.00, 5.00
YEAR OF ISSUE 2026
MINT NAME Commonwealth Mint
MAXIMUM MINTAGE 800
GRADE TYPE Metal Grade: PF70UC
GRADE DESIGNATION Ultra Cameo (UC)
GRADING SERVICE NGC
SIGNATURE Jody Clark
OBVERSE DESIGN King Charles III Effigy
OBVERSE DESIGNER / ENGRAVER Jody Clark
REVERSE DESIGNER / ENGRAVER William Wyon
COMPOSITION Silver
PURITY 0.999, N/A
WEIGHT IN TROY OUNCES 2 Ounces - oz
DIMENSIONS 38.6mm
CORE White
FINISH Proof
RELIEF Ultra-High Relief
PACKAGING NGC Acrylic Holder