When Her Majesty The Queen was crowned on 2 June 1953, ten heraldic beasts stood guard outside the coronation ceremony. The Queen’s Beasts are a series of statues that were commissioned by the British Ministry of Works and sculpted by James Woodford RA. Standing at six foot high and cast in plaster, the ten statues … Continue reading 2020 1oz 24k Gold UK Queen’s Beast ‘White Lion of Mortimer’
The Queen’s Beasts are ten legendary creatures who symbolise the
historic ancestry of Her Majesty The Queen. As a set of ten statues,
each bearing the shield or crest of the family they represented, they
stood guard outside Westminster Abbey in 1953 as the world watched
Her Majesty’s coronation.
As The Queen’s Beasts Collection, their mythical stories have been reimagined for the twenty-first century in a series of ten popular coin designs by the celebrated designer Jody Clark.
Now, the collection draws to a close with The Queen’s Beasts 2021
bullion coin.
The final design in the collection features all ten beasts arranged in a protective circle around The Queen. It is the only coin in the series to unite all ten beasts with the monarch whose heritage they represent in one unique design.
The 2022 Lion of England 1oz gold coin is the first bullion release in the new Royal Tudor Beasts Collection from The Royal Mint. Like the Queen's Beasts series, the collection will feature 10 'Beasts', this time consisting of statues that line the Moat Bridge at Hampton Court.
The Lion of England is of course one of Britain's most iconic symbols, and remained so throughout the Tudor period. The statue is one of the first to line the Moat Bridge at Hampton Court, and bears a shield with the combined arms of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour.
The 2022 Lion of England gold coin is the first bullion coin to be released from the series, and contains one troy ounce of pure 999.9 gold. As with other coins from The Royal Mint, it is considered legal tender and is therefore exempt from Capital Gains Tax. It will also be VAT-free as investment gold. The coin will be in production for several months until the next coin in the series is released, so collectors should purchase as soon as possible if they wish to get all coins in the series.
The Sovereign is The Royal Mint’s 22 carat gold flagship coin and has been a constant of British coinage, admired and trusted through times of change. It features Benedetto Pistrucci’s original St George and the dragon design and for 2017 has the addition of a privy mark on the reverse to acknowledge its 200th anniversary. … Continue reading 22k Gold UK 1/2 Sovereign – Varied Years
The Sovereign is The Royal Mint’s 22 carat gold flagship coin and has been a constant of British coinage, admired and trusted through times of change. It features Benedetto Pistrucci’s original St George and the dragon design and for 2017 has the addition of a privy mark on the reverse to acknowledge its 200th anniversary. … Continue reading 22k Gold UK Sovereign – Varied Years
Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) represents the industry standard in coin certification. By establishing a universal grading standard, PCGS has paved the way for coin investors to enjoy buying and selling coins with confidence. Some coin series just get better and better as time moves on — and China’s beloved Gold Pandas are a perfect … Continue reading PCGS 1985 1oz Gold Chinese Panda MS69
Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) represents the industry standard in coin certification. By establishing a universal grading standard, PCGS has paved the way for coin investors to enjoy buying and selling coins with confidence. The American Eagle One Ounce Gold Uncirculated Coin, struck in 22–karat gold, is an exquisitely crafted coin that is sure to … Continue reading PCGS 1987 1oz Gold American Eagle MS68
Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) represents the industry standard in coin certification. By establishing a universal grading standard, PCGS has paved the way for coin investors to enjoy buying and selling coins with confidence. This 2017 USA Buffalo 1oz Gold Coin features an American buffalo which is a visual representation of the bison named Black … Continue reading PCGS 2006 1oz Gold American Buffalo MS69
Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) represents the industry standard in coin certification. By establishing a universal grading standard, PCGS has paved the way for coin investors to enjoy buying and selling coins with confidence. Some coin series just get better and better as time moves on — and China’s beloved Gold Pandas are a perfect … Continue reading PCGS 2006 1oz Gold Chinese Panda MS65
Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) represents the industry standard in coin certification. By establishing a universal grading standard, PCGS has paved the way for coin investors to enjoy buying and selling coins with confidence. Some coin series just get better and better as time moves on — and China’s beloved Gold Pandas are a perfect … Continue reading PCGS 2006 1oz Gold Chinese Panda MS66
Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) represents the industry standard in coin certification. By establishing a universal grading standard, PCGS has paved the way for coin investors to enjoy buying and selling coins with confidence. Some coin series just get better and better as time moves on — and China’s beloved Gold Pandas are a perfect … Continue reading PCGS 2006 1oz Gold Chinese Panda MS69