Between 2016 and 2021, The Royal Mint released the Queens Beast Collection, celebrating important figures in British heraldry and the royal familys history. Each of the 10 designs represents a different beast with ties to the British monarchy, inspired by a tradition dating back to King Henry VIII. BGASC is proud to offer the 1 oz The Royal Mint Queens Beast Collection Gold Bar for those interested in this memorable series.

Highlights:

• Bar arrives in a sealed Royal Mint blistercard!
• Features all 10 heraldic beasts in one striking design!
• Limited mintage of only 5,000 bars!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold.
• On the obverse is Queen Elizabeth IIs portrait surrounded by the 10 beasts.
• The reverse showcases The Royal Mints official emblem.

Each 1 oz The Royal Mint Queens Beast Collection Gold Bar is individually sealed in a blistercard that includes The Royal Mints branding. This version of the gold bar features all 10 beasts and is part of a three-bar release. It has the lowest mintage of the three, with just 5,000 produced. Silver versions are also available in 1 oz and 10 oz sizes.

Obverse

The obverse design of theRoyal Mint Queens Beast Collection Gold Bar includes all ten heraldic beasts in a circular format. This design by Jody Clark places Queen Elizabeth II in the center, using Mary Gillicks 1952 portrait. The creatures surrounding her include the Lion of England, Griffin of Edward III, Falcon of the Plantagenets, Black Bull of Clarence, Yale of Beaufort, White Lion of Mortimer, White Greyhound of Richmond, Red Dragon of Wales, Unicorn of Scotland, and White Horse of Hanover.

Reverse

On the reverse of 1 oz Queens Beast Collection Gold Bar, The Royal Mints crest appears over a guilloche-style background. Additional inscriptions list the gold bars weight, metal content, and purity.

History

The Queens Beasts were originally inspired by a display from the 16th century. In the 1530s, King Henry VIII had a series of large plaster statues made to line the bridge leading to Hampton Court Palace. These beasts were symbolic of his royal heritage and intended as a permanent show of power. In contrast, the statues used at Queen Elizabeth IIs coronation were temporary, though they served a similar purpose.

Ordering

For help with your purchase, please call BGASC at 888-992-4272. You can also reach our team through email or live chat online.