2022 1/4oz Great Britain The Royal Tudor Beasts Series - The Lion of England 9999 Gold BU Coin
#### **Product Description** The Tutor Beasts Series features the ten heraldic Royal Beasts that line the Moat Bridge of Hampton Court Palace. Created at the behest of Henry VIII, the beasts symbolised the legitimacy of the king’s rule by portraying his regal ancestry. The first coin in the bullion version features the Lion of England. The Lion of England is one of the oldest and most iconic beasts in heraldry. It first appeared on royal emblems in the twelfth century and has been part of the shield of England for as long as it has existed. Chosen to represent pride and courage, the Lion of England on the Moat Bridge at Hampton Court Palace holds a shield bearing the impaled – or combined – arms of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, symbolising the strength of the couple’s union. **Product Features** - Contains 1/4 oz of .9999 fine Gold - The first release in the new Tudor beasts Series - Packing : 25 or more coins come in tubes and 500 coins are packaged in Monster Boxes. - Obverse: Displays the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, along with the face value of 25 pounds. - Reverse: Displays the majestic Lion that is found lining the Moat Bridge of Hampton Court Palace - Sovereign coin minted by The Royal Mintand backed by the British government.