Description
As part of Queen Elizabeth’s historic coronation, ten heraldic statues lined the western annex of West Minster Abbey. Each beast, which stood approximately 6 feet, bore a shield, which was representative and indicative of each branch of the Royal tree and its direct connection to the incumbent Queen. The grand affair was witnessed by more than 20 million people, with the Beasts taking center stage, inspiring a great deal of intrigue. In 2016, The Royal mint of England allowed people to get further acquainted with these mythical creatures, further immortalizing them on meticulously designed bullion coins. The Queen’s Beasts Collection is based on ten legendary creatures symbolizing the ancestry of Her Majesty The Queen.
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!
- 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
