2016 2 oz British Silver Queen’s Beast Coin is the first coin in the series. The Royal Mint “Queen’s Beasts” series consists of ten two-ounce coins. After the series was completed an additional coin number 11 was added. It is called “The Completer.” Being the first in the series “The Lion” holds an important role in the set.
The most important feature of this coin is that this exciting new lineup of silver bullion coins from the mint is the first-ever silver bullion coins minted in 2 oz weight by The Royal Mint.
Clark is the same man who just reimagined Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait for the obverse of all 2016-issue British and commonwealth coinage. Her Majesty’s portrait has not been updated to reflect her age since 1998, when Sir Ian Rank-Broadley created the right-profile portrait still in use by some mints. On the reverse of the 2016 2 oz British Silver Queen’s Beast Coin is the image of a massive lion standing on its hind legs, with the heraldic shield of Britain in front of it. Engravings on this face identify the animal represented in the series, as well as the coin’s weight, purity, metal content, and year of issue. The obverse side of the coin bears the latest depiction of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II in right-profile relief. The Queen’s portrait is accompanied by engravings of her name and the face value in Pound Sterling. This represents the fifth iteration of Her Majesty’s portrait to appear on UK coinage since 1952.
Coin Highlights:
Contains 2 Troy oz of .9999 pure silver.
Bears a face value of 5 (GBP) and is fully backed by the government of Britain.
Reverse features the image of the Lion, England’s official heraldic beast.
Obverse bears an all-new portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
Designed by Jody Clark.
Available in Brilliant Uncirculated condition.
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