2026 1 oz British Gold The Lion and The Eagle Coin (BU)
The British Lion and Eagle Series from The Royal Mint offers a modern take on two widely recognized national emblems. Introduced in 2024, the series began with bullion coins available in both gold and silver. The 2026 release features the first new Lion and Eagle design since the collections launch. Currently, 2026 1 oz British Gold The Lion and The Eagle Coins are available for purchase from BGASC. **Highlights:** - **Comes with an individual flip, a plastic tube of 10 coins, or a Monster Box of 100 coins!** - **3rd release of BU Lion and Eagle coins!** - Contains 1 troy oz of .9999 pure gold in BU condition. - The face value of 100 Pound sterling (GBP) is backed by the British government. - On the obverse is a bust of King Charles III. - The reverse features the new British Lion and American Eagle visual. - Artwork by Jonathan Olliffe. All 2026 1 oz British Gold The Lion and The Eagle Coins are minted in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. Each coin contains 1 troy oz of .9999 pure gold. Individual coins are sealed in plastic flips, while larger quantities are packaged in plastic tubes of 10 coins or Monster Boxes of 100 coins total. Each Monster Box includes 10 tubes. **Obverse** The obverse of 2026 British Gold The Lion and The Eagle Coins features the official portrait of King Charles III by Martin Jennings. The design shows His Majesty in left-facing profile without a crown, continuing a long-standing British tradition. This effigy was first introduced in late 2022. **Reverse** The reverse of the 2026 1 oz Gold The Lion and The Eagle Coin shows a British lion standing near a shoreline with an American bald eagle soaring above. The scene brings both animals together in a clean and balanced layout. The design was created by artist Jonathan Olliffe. **History** The lion has served as a long-standing symbol of British monarchy and authority. Its use dates back to medieval England, where lions were featured prominently on royal insignia. By the 12th century, three lions became firmly associated with English rulers. Although lions do not naturally live in Britain, the image came to represent leadership, strength, and royal tradition. **Ordering** Please contact BGASC if you need assistance. You can call us at 888-992-4272, use our online chat feature, or email our customer service team. **Buying Gold And Silver Coins With BGASC Is Convenient And Secure** BGASC is Fast, Reliable, and Trusted. All orders of $199 or more Ship FREE. Our prices are ultra-competitive and there is no order minimum. We have NO hidden fees and we don't do phone solicitation calls either. All shipments are packaged securely, discreetly and are fully insured. We accept payment by Credit Card, PayPal, Crypto, ACH, Bank Wire and Paper Check. Your prices are locked in when checkout is completed. Customers all across the country have quickly come to recognize BGASC as one of the largest, fastest, most trusted online precious metals dealers in the U.S.