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The Lion of England is the first design from The Queen’s Beasts bullion series that launched in 2016. Following the initial success of the series, for the first time we are now able to offer an official ten-ounce United Kingdom bullion coin bearing the heraldic beast design.

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

The coins each depict one of 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.

Key Points:
Ten ounces of fine silver, finished to bullion standard
Exempt from capital gains tax for UK residents
Individually packaged in a single coin capsule

Specification

The Queen's Beasts 2017 The Lion 10 oz Silver Coin

Specification Value
Denomination £10
Alloy 999.9 Fine Silver
Diameter 89.00mm
Reverse Designer Jody Clark
Obverse Designer Jody Clark
Specification Value
Quality Bullion
Year 2017
Pure Metal Type Silver
Pure Metal Content 10 Troy Oz
Fineness 999.9
Packaging Single Coin Capsule
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