Detailed feautures of the Royal Coat of Arms. The royal shield flanked by the Queen’s Beast Lion of England and The Queen’s Beast Unicorn of Scotland nicely nestled on a thisle, tudor rose and a shamrock which brings together the three nations of England, Ireland and Scotland. The coin bears the fifth and final portrate … Continue reading PCGS 2019 1oz Gold Coat of Arms MS70
The 6th release in The Royal Mint’s Queen’s Beasts Collection is the Falcon of the Plantaganets. First used by Edward III, the falcon symbolises single-minded determination. Likewise, Richard’s uncles employed falcons as motifs. The device became particularly associated with the House of York. Following the success of previous coins in the collection, this gold one ounce edition features … Continue reading PCGS 2019 1oz Gold Queen’s Beast ‘Falcon’ MS69
The White Horse of Hanover descends to the Queen through Edward IV. The shield shows a white rose encircled by a golden sun, known heraldically as a ‘white rose en Soleil’ which is really a combination of two distinct badges. Both of these appear on the Great Seals of Edward IV and Richard III and were used by George VI when Duke of York.
The White Horse of Hanover descends to the Queen through Edward IV. The shield shows a white rose encircled by a golden sun, known heraldically as a ‘white rose en Soleil’ which is really a combination of two distinct badges. Both of these appear on the Great Seals of Edward IV and Richard III and were used by George VI when Duke of York.
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 Perth Mint is excited to announce the early release of the 2020 Australian Kangaroo Gold Coin Series, available now. The … Continue reading PCGS 2020 1oz Gold Australian Kangaroo MS70
The 2020 UK Britannia 1oz Gold Coin features the internationally recognised original portrait of Britannia. The reverse of the coin also includes radial lines for added security to the traditional design. Details of the coin's weight, fineness and year-date also feature.
The obverse design depicts the fifth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on a guilloche background design, and the monetary denomination of 100 Pounds.
When Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II received her crown on June 2, 1953, ten symbolic creatures, each representing a part of her centuries-long royal lineage, stood guard outside the coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey. One of those six-foot-tall sculptures standing in silent deference was the White Lion of Mortimer, a fearsome creature that is also … Continue reading PCGS 2020 1oz Gold Queen’s Beast ‘White Lion’ MS67
When Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II received her crown on June 2, 1953, ten symbolic creatures, each representing a part of her centuries-long royal lineage, stood guard outside the coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey. One of those six-foot-tall sculptures standing in silent deference was the White Lion of Mortimer, a fearsome creature that is also … Continue reading PCGS 2020 1oz Gold Queen’s Beast ‘White Lion’ MS68
his beautiful 2020 1oz gold White Lion of Mortimer is the eighth of a series of ten from the "Queen's Beasts" range of Royal Mint coins. These are ten statues which stood guard outside Westminster Abbey for the Queen's Coronation, sculpted by J.Woodford RA in 1953.
The coin is 24-carat (or 999.9 purity) and contains one ounce of gold. Just like other British currency, this coin is exempt from Capital Gains Tax. Both the obverse and reverse are designed by the Royal Mint's Jody Clark.
The White Lion of Mortimer is another beast inherited by the Queen from Edward IV of the House of York and it was a favoured symbol of King George VI - Queen Elizabeth II's father - prior to his coronation.
The Mortimer lion has no crown and has a blue tongue. This lion also sits, rather than rearing up, and holds a Yorkist shield bearing a ‘white rose en soleil’ (golden sun) on a half and half background.
The Queen's Beasts statues are still standing, but are currently housed at the Canadian Museum of History in Quebec. Stone replicas can be found at Kew Gardens
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