Following the highly sought-after Queen's Beast Series, The Royal Mint has introduced its second release of The Royal Tudor beast, The Lion of England, chosen to represent pride and courage.
Coin Highlights:
- Contains 28.28 grams of cupro-nickel, does not include any Precious Metal content.
- Brilliant Uncirculated coin comes in a display holder, with fold-out packaging.
- Obverse: Displays the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, along with the face value of 5 pounds.
- Reverse: Created by David Lawrence, the design features the Royal Tudor Beast Lion of England with sharp claws and an impressive mane topped with a royal crown.
- Sovereign coin minted by The Royal Mint and backed by the British government.
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The 2022 Lion of England is the second release in an exciting 10-coin series from The Royal Mint. Add this Brilliant Uncirculated coin to your cart today!
The Royal Tudor Beasts from The Royal MintStarting in 2022, The Royal Mint has introduced The Royal Tudor Beasts Series following the conclusion of the collector favorite, The Queen's Beast Series. This series is planned to include Gold and Silver Proofs that will feature these heraldic beasts of the Tudor legacy: The Seymour Panther, The Lion of England, The Bull of Clarence, The Tudor Dragon, The Greyhound of Richmond, The Royal Dragon, The Yale of Beaufort, The Seymour Unicorn, The Queen's Panther and The Queen's Lion.
2022 Royal Tudor Beast: The Lion of England Brilliant Uncirculated Coin The Lion of England is one of the oldest and most iconic beasts in heraldry. It first appeared on royal emblems in the 12th 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
