2 oz Silver Coin - 2022 Royal Tudor Beasts The Lion of England - Royal Mint


2022 GB 2 oz Silver Royal Tudor Beasts The Lion of England 


The Lion of England, one the most iconic beasts in heraldry, has been part of royal emblems for as long it exists. This majestic feline first appears on a shield bearing King Henry VIII’s arms at Hampton Court Palace impaled – or combined – with Jane Seymour’s coat of arms between them to symbolize pride and courage to represent those qualities clearly shown throughout this story about how two people came together not just by marriage but also with true love.

The Royal Tudor Beasts Collection

With the completion of their popular The Queen’s Beasts Series, The Royal Mint has once again undertaken a collection to celebrate England's royal heritage: The Royal Tudor Beasts Series. This time around The Royal Mint is focusing on the heraldic beasts that were prominent during Henry VIII’s reign, the beasts will include: 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.   

• Obverse: Displays an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with the face value of 5 pounds.

• Reverse: Created by David Lawrence, the design showcases the Lion of England growling with claws out and an impressive mane with a royal crown.

Authentic Feature

Features including a latent image, surface animation, tincture lines, and micro text have been included into the design for added security.

Presentation & Mintage

This 2022 Royal Tudor Beasts 2oz Silver Bullion Coin comes with a complementary bullion bag.

Mintage/ Released Year 2022.

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