Pre-Owned UK The Lion and The Eagle 5oz Silver Coin - Mixed Dates - VAT Free
Each Pre-Owned UK The Lion and The Eagle 5oz Silver Coin features two national icons, the British Lion and the American Eagle, united on a British coin. Representing the shared values of the UK and the USA, the design on the reverse of this coin was created by John M. Mercanti, Chief Engraver at the US Mint from 2006 to 2010, and features the mighty lion and eagle within a circular frame. The coin's weight and fineness are detailed in the outer ring of the design. The obverse of the coin bears the uncrowned portrait of King Charles III designed by sculptor Martin Jennings, along with the coin's monetary denomination. - Contains 5 troy ounces of 999.0 fine silver. - Manufactured by The Royal Mint. - Struck to a bullion finish. - Capital Gains Tax exempt. - Diameter: 63.75mm. The lion has been used as a symbol of Britain for centuries, personifying qualities of 'Britishness' such as strength, courage, and pride. The USA has used the eagle as a national symbol for hundreds of years as it displays the strength and freedom of America.