1 oz Great Britain Una and the Lion Gold Bar .9999 Fine - The Great Engravers Collection

### **1 oz Great Britain Una and the Lion Gold Bar .9999 Fine - The Great Engravers Collection** **Please note, assay card may exhibit some scratches or minor imperfections.** Bullion Exchanges proudly provides the first release in a new **[Royal Mint](file:///government-mints/royal-mint)** Series, the **1 oz Great Britain Una and the Lion Gold Bar**! This magnificent Una and the Lion bar contains .9999 fine gold and weighs 1 troy oz, making it a valuable addition to your growing portfolio. Part of the **Great Engravers Collection** featuring reimagined works of past Royal Mint engravers, this 1 oz gold bar is joined by a **[1 oz silver bar](file:///1-oz-great-britain-una-and-the-lion-silver-bar-the-great-engravers-collection)**, a **[10 oz silver bar](file:///10-oz-great-britain-una-and-the-lion-silver-bar-the-great-engravers-collection)**, and a **[100 oz silver bar](file:///100-oz-great-britain-una-and-the-lion-silver-bar-the-great-engravers-collection)**. Buyers should move quickly to grab this glorious gold **1 oz Una and the Lion bar**, as **only 4,000** were produced! The official chief engraver at the Royal Mint from 1828 to 1851 created the original design for Una and the Lion. His name was **William Wyon**, and he remains well known and respected among coin collectors due to his impressive output and artistic skill. Wyon’s design was originally manufactured for the gold Five-Sovereign piece commemorating the beginning of **[Queen Victoria’s](file:///catalogsearch/result/index%3Fcat=0&in_stock_only=1&q=Victoria)** reign. In Wyon’s striking design, he made a bold move in casting the young queen as the legendary Una, for a British monarch had never before been depicted as a fictional character on a coin. **“The Faerie Queene”**, written by English poet Edmund Spenser, provided the inspiration for the illustration of Una standing next to an imposing lion. In the epic poem, the beautiful Una goes on a long journey to free her parents (the King and Queen) from imprisonment by an evil dragon. During her travels she came across a lion, who was won over by Una’s truth, beauty, and innocence. Instead of consuming her for his next meal, the lion became her protector and champion. Spenser intended for Una to represent Queen Elizabeth I, who was the head of the Church of England at the time. The obverse/front of the bar features the Royal Mint logo along with the weight and purity of the bar. A faded spiral design appears in the background. The reverse/back of the bar shows off the reinterpreted design of Una and the Lion, created by Jody Clark. In this image, Una stands tall while facing left. She holds the monarch’s orb and scepter in her hands as the wind blows gently through the strands of her hair. Una’s brave lion companion stands beside her, and together they gaze into the future. **Bar Specifications:** - **Limited Mintage of 4,000** - **Part of the first release in the new Great Engraver series** - Made from .9999 fine gold with a weight of 1 troy oz - **Unique serial number** - Produced by the British Royal Mint - Shipped in original, sealed assay card to validate its authenticity - **Obverse:** An artistic spiral design. Inscriptions: Royal Mint logo, “1 oz”, and “999.9 FINE GOLD” - **Reverse:** Una standing next to the lion while holding the orb and scepter. The spiral background appears behind them. Bullion Exchanges proudly offers a sizable selection of gorgeous **[gold bullion bars](file:///buy-gold/bars)**, including this **1 oz Great Britain Una and the Lion Bar**. Want to bolster your collection with other **[British Royal Mint](file:///buy-gold/british-gold)** products? Snag some **[Sovereigns](file:///buy-gold/british-gold/sovereigns)** and quickly view the **[“Queen’s Virtues” Victory Coin](file:///2021-st-helena-1-oz-silver-the-queens-virtues-victory-coin)**! Desire other dragon-themed bars? Check out the **[2021 1 oz Gold Australian Dragon Coin Bar](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KOQ0wq_g82uMUFJG4ITq4xu2N1Nx9xnHA6W5iLbUvIc/edit "2021 Gold Dragon Bar")**! After you finish placing an order, your items will be safely wrapped and shipped to your address. Please **[contact](file:///contacts)** our customer service representatives with any product-related questions.