Proof Gold Quarter Ounce – Queen’s Beast Falcon
Description Proof Quarter Ounce Gold Queen’s Beast Falcon of the Plantagenets coins were released in 2019 and form one of 10 designs in the Royal Mints: Queen’s Beast proof range. This range is in recognition of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, when she surpassed Queen Victoria as the longest reigning Monarch on the 9th September 2015. These will feature the ten heraldic beasts that stood guard at Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation. The original casts are now held in the Canadian Museum of History in Quebec. The Falcon symbolises single-minded determination and was chosen by the Plantagenet King Edward III, this was to embody his love of hawking, it was then used as the Royal Badge of his grandson Richard II. The falcon sits upon a golden fetterlock, which is open slightly, this is to symbolise Edward’s claim to the throne. In later times, the House of York and Lancaster were unified by Henry VII, which led to the Falcon being adopted by him. The Falcon became an established royal best by the reign of Elizabeth, which is also said to be her favourite badge. This Queen’s Beast Falcon comes in a plastic capsule with the official Royal Mint boxes, informative booklet and certificate of authenticity. These coins benefit from being Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Free and VAT free. All UK gold and silver bullion coins manufactured by the Royal Mint are legal tender and are exempt from Capital Gains Tax. All of our proof coins and sets are verified for authenticity by our experienced team. Any coins that fall short of our quality standards are not re-sold. As members of the [BNTA](http://www.bnta.net/) we ensure that our reputation as a reputable dealer of gold and silver coins and bars is upheld, whether a purchase is for our “best price” or brand new coins. Our range of proof quarter ounce coins can be found [here](https://www.atsbullion.com/product-category/gold-bullion/gold-coins/proof-2oz-1oz-fractional-coins/).