2017 Great Britain 1 oz Gold Queen's Beasts (Griffin) Coin .9999 Fine BU

### **2017 Great Britain 1 oz Gold Queen's Beasts (Griffin) Coin .9999 Fine BU** This amazing collection from the Royal Mint honors the **[Queen’s Beasts](file:///catalogsearch/result/%3Fcat=0&q=queen%2527s+beast),** known as a series of statues that were commissioned by the British Ministry of Works. Standing a six foot high and cast in plaster, these ten statues depict the genealogy of The Queen, with each of the heraldic beasts symbolizing the various strands of the Royal Ancestry. The lion of England, the Griffin of Edward III, the falcon of the Plantagenets, the black bull of Clarence, the yale of Beaufort, the white lion of Mortimer, the White Greyhound of Richmond, the red dragon of Wales, the unicorn of Scotland, and the white horse of Hanover - each proud beast used as a heraldic badge by generations in Britain. After the coronation ceremony, the Queen’s Beasts were relocated to Hampton Court Palace where they stood guard at the Great Hall. Today they can be found at the Canadian Museum of History in Quebec, Canada. The series designer - Jody Clark is an English artist, who has been working with the Royal Mint since 2012 and became known for the 5^th^ portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. He was the first engraver in years who designed such an amazing portrait of the monarch. The Queen’s Beasts Series would be easily considered as one of the most marvelous and impressive collection ever minted, because of the outstanding design and Royal inspiration. The Griffin of Edward III Queen's Beast is an ancient mythical beast. It was considered a beneficent creature, illustrating a courage and strength combined with guardianship, swiftness, and keen vision. It was associated with Edward III who engraved it on his private seal. The shield shows the Round Tower of Windsor Castle, where Edward III was born, with the Royal Standard flying from the turret, enclosed by two branches of oak surmounted by the royal crown. **Coin Features:** - Made from 0.9999 fine gold with a weight of 1 troy oz - Comes in Brilliant Uncirculated Condition - Mintage - The British Royal Mint. - Individual coin comes carefully wrapped and packaged. Multiples of 10 come in protective plastic tubes. - **Obverse:** Showcases the recognizable portrait of Her Majesty Elizabeth II, completed with the coin face value. - **Reverse:** Depicts a powerful griffin clutching a shield with its claws as its wings reach for the sky. The metal weight, purity and year are inscribed around the rim. - The metal content and purity guaranteed by the Royal Mint. With Bullion Exchanges, you have the chance to buy gold bullion coins of the highest quality! Just like all our precious metals selection, these outstanding coins are 100% authentic and ready to be wrapped and packaged for a safe delivery to your address. For any questions, just message us, and we will be happy to assist you. Get your stunning **2017 Great Britain 1 oz Gold Queen's Beast (Griffin) Coin** today! **You may also like:** - [**2025 1 oz Tudor Beasts Queen's Panther Gold Coin BU**](file:///2025-great-britain-1-oz-tudor-beasts-queens-panther-gold-coin-9999-fine-bu) - [**2013 Canada 5 oz Proof Gold $500 HMS Shannon & USS Chesapeake NGC PF 69**](file:///2013-canada-5-oz-proof-gold-500-hms-shannon-uss-chesapeake-ngc-pf-69) - [**2013 Canada $300 Ontario Coat of Arms 60 gram 14 Karat Proof Gold Coin (w/Box & COA)**](file:///2013-canada-300-ontario-coat-of-arms-60-gram-14-karat-proof-gold-coin)