Pre-Owned 2016 UK Queen's Beasts The Lion of England 1oz Gold Coin
The 2016 UK Queen's Beasts The Lion of England 1oz Gold Coin is part of the Queen's Beasts bullion range from The Royal Mint, featuring an original reverse design. The coin's reverse features a majestic lion and details the coin's weight, fineness and year-date. The obverse design depicts the fifth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monetary denomination of £100. Both the obverse and reverse by British Coin Designer Jody Clark. - Contains 1 troy ounce of 999.9 fine gold. - Manufactured by The Royal Mint. - Fifth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. - Struck to a bullion finish. - VAT free and Capital Gains Tax exempt. - Dimensions: Diameter: 32.69mm Thickness: 2.70mm. **Other Information** This coin was the first in a series of ten designs to celebrate each of The Queen’s Beasts. The Queen’s Beasts bullion range celebrates the British Monarchy and the centuries of fascinating heraldry that has been a part of their story. At the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, ten heraldic beasts stood guard. The plaster models were created for the occasion, symbolising the various strands of royal ancestry brought together in a young woman about to be crowned queen. This coin fits the 33mm Coin Capsule as featured below.