The conclusion of the Queen's Beasts series by The Royal Mint is marked by the release of this special collector coin featuring all ten animals of the Queen's Beast collection.
Coin Highlights: - Contains 1 oz of .999 fine Silver.
- Limited edition presentation of 7,260 coins worldwide.
- Comes in a box and includes a certificate of authenticity.
- Obverse: Portrays the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II.
- Reverse: Designed by Jody Clark, the reverse features all ten formidable royal guardians in one design.
- Guaranteed by The Royal Mint.
Complete your Queen's Beast 1 oz Proof set by adding this Collector coin to your card today!
The Queen's Beast Series
This 10-coin series was first introduced by The Royal Mint in 2016 with the introduction of the Lion in 1 oz .9999 fine Gold and 2 oz .9999 fine Silver. Since the first release, the series has been popular among investors & collectors alike, and has expanded to include bullion coins in 1 oz Platinum and 10 oz Silver, as well as Gold and Silver Proof releases in a variety of sizes. The reverse of each release celebrated one of the 10 famous beasts, and this final coin depicts the entire collection of beasts!
The Queen's Beast History
The 10 fantastical creatures represented in this collector-favorite series recognize the famous statues which were present during the coronation ceremony of Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster Abbey in 1953. Each statue, created of plaster by James Woodford, were six-feet-tall and symbolized the heritage and history that Queen Elizabeth II inherited upon her coronation. Today, the original plaster statues have a permanent home in Quebec's Canadian Museum of History and stone replicas can be visited in the United Kingdom's Kew Gardens. These 10 statues include:
Lion of England Griffin of Edward III Unicorn of Scotland Red Dragon of Wales Black Bull of Clarence Falcon of Plantagenets Yale of Beaufort White Lion of Mortimer White Horse of Hanover The White Greyhound of Richmond