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The latest addition to our bullion range takes its inspiration from hundreds of years of royal heraldry. The Queen’s Beasts bullion coin range introduces a new series of gold and silver bullion coins for those searching for a new investment option.

The background for this range comes from the coronation of Her Majesty The Queen, where ten heraldic beasts stood guard, The Queen’s Beasts, sculpted by James Woodford RA for the coronation ceremony.

The coins will each depict one of the The Queen’s Beasts, reimagined by Royal Mint Coin Designer Jody Clark. Jody also created the latest definitive coinage portrait of The Queen to appear on United Kingdom coins. His bold interpretations of the Lion of England will be the first coin to be released.

As this coin is UK legal tender it is VAT free and Capital Gains Tax exempt.
Struck in fine gold, finished to bullion standard.
The first in a series of ten designs that will celebrate each of The Queen’s Beasts.

* Bullion product prices displayed include the precious metal price and any applicable premium. Any promotions or discounts are applied to the premium above the precious metal price only and not on the metal price itself. 

Specification

The Queen's Beasts 2016 The Lion 1/4 oz Gold Coin

Specification Value
Denomination £25
Alloy 999.9 Fine Gold
Diameter 22.00mm
Reverse Designer Jody Clark
Obverse Designer Jody Clark
Specification Value
Quality Bullion
Year 2016
Pure Metal Type Gold
Pure Metal Content 0.25 Troy Oz
Fineness 999.9
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