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This is a modern commemorative proof coin issued for Ascension Island (a British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic). It marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Queen Elizabeth II (21 April 1926).  • Denomination: G£5 (legal tender on Ascension Island). • Year: 2026. • Metal: 0.5 g of .999 (or .9999) fine gold. • Finish/Grade: Proof, certified by NGC as PF69 (nearly perfect proof with strong details and mirrored fields; your example is cert #8692760-019). • Size: Very small (roughly 11 mm diameter, typical for half-gram gold pieces). • Obverse (shown in your first photo): Portrait of a young Queen Elizabeth II wearing a diadem/tiara, within a floral wreath, with inscriptions including “HONOURING HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II,” the dates 1926–2026, and “100.” • Reverse (shown in your second photo): Portrait of King Charles III, with Ascension Island / denomination legends. These are popular fractional-gold commemoratives produced in limited mintages (often a few thous