2026 Great Britain 1 oz Gold the Angel Proof Coin

The Angel 2026 one-ounce gold proof edition: a tribute to one of the most famous coins in English numismatic history. Gold Angels were first issued during the Wars of the Roses and take their name from their distinctive obverse, which displays the image of the Archangel Michael, battling satan, who appears in the form of a dragon. Sandra Deiana's design for the reverse of this 999.9 gold coin is a reinterpretation of the classic Angel motif, accompanied by a Latin legend borrowed from the original medieval coins. Just 250 of these one-ounce gold coins have been authorised for release by The Royal Mint as part of a strictly limited collection. This edition is supplied in a premium presentation case, accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity.

KEY FEATURES

• A modern reinterpretation of the historic angel coin
• The reverse of the coin depicts the Archangel Michael slaying Satan, who is represented as a dragon
• Parts of the design have a higher relief, giving the coin a more pronounced, three-dimensional look, which makes it especially appealing to collectors
• Considered to be of cultural significance when it was in use, the historic angel was used in touching ceremonies to protect the bearer from scrofula, also known as ‘the king’s evil’
• Features the inscription ‘PER CRUCEM TUAM + SALVA NOS CHRISTE REDEMPTOR’, which translates as ‘By thy Cross, save us, O Christ, our Redeemer’
• Struck in 1oz of 999.9 fine gold to Proof standard
• Designed by sculptor Sandra Deiana