The Original with 0.999 Purity. While silver Britannia has always offered beauty and reliability it now also gives you 0.999 purity. The legendary figure of Britannia has symbolised Britain’s strength and integrity on coinage since Roman times. Little wonder then that the silver Britannia, with such a depth of history behind it, has been a popular choice with bullion investors ever since its introduction in 1997. This new specification combined with its tradition and integrity gives new life for today’s investment customer.
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Queen’s beasts: The White Lion of Mortimer
The White Lion came to The Queen through Edward IV who inherited the creature from his grandmother, heiress of the Mortimers. Although Edward sometimes used the White Lion as a supporter of his Royal Arms, unlike the Lion of England the White Lion of Mortimer has no crown and its tongue and claws are blue rather than red. In heraldry lions are often ‘rampant’, standing with forepaws raised, but the Lion of Mortimer is often shown sitting rather like a tamed dog with its tail between its legs.
The White Lion of The Queen’s Beasts holds a Yorkist shield of blue and ‘murrey’ or mulberry colour with a ‘white rose ensoleil’, a white rose on a golden sun, combining emblems that were used by both Edward IV and Richard III. It was a badge used by George VI, The Queen’s father, when he was Duke of York.
Since 2017 The Royal Mint has reimagined a number of Her Majesty The Queen’s heraldic beasts through a series known as The Queen’s Beasts Collection. This exciting series draws its inspiration from the ten Queen’s Beasts statues that stood guard at Westminster Abbey on the day of The Queen’s coronation in 1953. The statues’ sculptor, James Woodford, is also responsible for the famous Robin Hood statues at Nottingham Castle.
The Royal Mint’s Queen’s Beasts Collection has proven to be popular, with a number of editions having sold out over the years. The White Lion of Mortimer (sometimes known as the White Lion of March) is the seventh beast in the series. It comes to The Queen through Edward IV, the first of the Yorkist kings. The beast stands proudly beside a shield bearing the white rose of the House of York imposed over a shining sun.
Great Britain – Lion Silver Proof Coin 1 oz, 2017
The Lion of England 2017 UK. One Ounce Silver Proof Coin of 999 fine silver finished to Proof standard. Limited Edition Presentation: 8,500.
The Lion of England Queen’s Beast is the crowned golden lion of England which has been one of the supporters of the Royal Arms since the accession of James I in 1603. It is supporting a shield showing the Arms of the United Kingdom as they have been since Queen Victoria came to the throne in 1837. In the first and last quarters of the shield are the lions of England. The lion and treasure of Scotland appear in the second, and the harp of Ireland is in the third.
Great Britain – £20 Fine Silver Coin BU, Elizabeth II, 2013
A fine silver £20 coin 2013 with the famous design of St George and the Dragon. The first ever UK £20 coin. Limited issue in 999/1000 pure silver. Issue Limit 250,000. Weight 15.71g. Diameter 27mm. Quality Brilliant Uncirculated.
Great Britain – Britannia Gold Coin 1 oz, 2013
While gold Britannia has always offered beauty and reliability it now also gives you 0.9999 purity. The legendary figure of Britannia has symbolised Britain’s strength and integrity on coinage since Roman times. The gold Britannia with such a depth of history behind it, has been a popular choice with bullion investors ever since its introduction in 1987.
Great Britain – Elizabeth II, Gold Sovereign BU, 2013
The gold Sovereign is without doubt one of Britain’s most famous coins. A coin so rich in history, it’s considered by many as the flagship coin of the Royal Mint, and synonymous with Britain herself. Offered in capsule for protection.
Great Britain – £2 Britannia 1 oz Silver Bullion, 2013
The Original. Now with 0.999 Purity. While silver Britannia has always offered beauty and reliability it now also gives you 0.999 purity. The legendary figure of Britannia has symbolised Britain’s strength and integrity on coinage since Roman times. Continue reading