Obverse Designer = Jody Clark

Reverse Designer = Dan Thorne

Britannia first appeared on coins struck in Roman times and was revived on circulating coins 350 years ago, during the reign of Charles II, when she appeared on the reverse of copper halfpennies and farthings. Since then, Britannia has been included on the coins of every British monarch and has come to represent hope and strength of character in challengingtimes. Dan Thorne’s design incorporates celebrated, traditional imagery,including the trident, shield and lion, whilst featuring a bold, modern background filled with sunrays and rising waves. Bringing optimism following challenging times, the Britannia 2022 UK Coin is an essentialaddition to any modern collection or investment portfolio.

KEY FEATURES

• A vibrant new Britannia for 2022.

• A bespoke design by Dan Thorne, a product designer at The Royal Mint, appears on the reverse of the coin.

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Limited to 5000 one ounce bars worldwide.

1 ounce x 999.9 Fine Gold.

NGC Graded MS70 First Releases.

Each bar has a unique serial number.

• Features the first definitive coinage portrait of Elizabeth II, designed by Mary Gillick
• All ten of The Queen’s Beasts are brought together again on this unique square bullion bar
• With a limited mintage of 5,000, this bar has been struck in 1oz of 999.9 fine gold
• Contains the flowers of all four nations exactly as they appeared on Elizabeth II’s first-ever commemorative coin, the Coronation Crown in 1953. The same flower motifs also featured on The King’s first commemorative coin, the Memorial 50p
• Each minted bar has a milled edge

The Queen’s Beasts heraldic statues representing the genealogy of Queen Elizabeth II stood in front of the temporary western annexe to Westminster Abbey for the Queen’s coronation in 1953. Each of The Queen’s Beasts consists of an heraldic beast supporting a shield bearing a badge or arms of a family associated with the ancestry of Queen Elizabeth II. They were commissioned by the British Ministry of Works from sculptor James Woodford. The statues were uncoloured except for their shields at the coronation. They are now on display in the Canadian Museum of History. There are other statues of the Queen’s Beasts, sometimes referred to as the King’s Beasts, at Hampton Court Palace and Kew Gardens in London, and on the roof of St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle.

In ten sectors are the depictions of all ten Beasts in the series (each depicted separately on an earlier coin); clockwise from top:
– the Lion of England,
– the Red Dragon of Wales,
– the Griffin of Edward III,
– the Unicorn of Scotland,
– the Black Bull of Clarence,
– the Falcon of the Plantagenets,
– the Yale of Beaufort,
– the  White Lion of Mortimer,
– the White Horse of Hanover, and
– the White Greyhound of Richmond.

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From the highly sought after Royal Mint Great Engravers Series.

2oz of 999.9 fine gold. 

Material: Gold

Monarch: King Charles III

Denomination: £200

Period: Modern

Finish: Proof

Weight: 62.42 Grams

Maximum coin Mintage: 221

• Celebrating Benedetto Pistrucci’s obverse design for the Waterloo Medal, as part of The Great Engravers Collection
• Commemorates a rich and spectacular design that is a masterpiece of engraving skill
• A Limited Edition Presentation of just 195 coins
• Struck using moulds of the original dies produced by Pistrucci, which are held in The Royal Mint Museum
• Struck in two ounces of 999.9 fine gold and finished to the finest Proof standard

• Struck in extremely limited numbers

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Maximum issued: 100

Contains 1982 Gold Sovereign (7.98 Grams x 22 carat gold) and 2022 Gold Proof £25 Prince William portrait (7.8 Grams x 999.9 Fine Gold).

Contains total 15.115 Grams of Fine Gold (Just under 1/2 Ounce).

The outer cardboard presentation box has a small sticker on that won’t remove. (Please see image).

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Variety: Proof

Maximum Coin Mintage: 418

TRIAL OF THE PYX  SINCE 1282

As one of the nation’s longest-established judicial ceremonies, the Trial of the Pyx has a rich and fascinating history. It brings together some of the United Kingdom’s oldest organisations and offices with the purpose of ensuring the quality and accuracy of the nation’s coinage.

The ceremony involves the Chancellor of the Exchequer (or nominated representative), financial leaders, representatives of The Royal Mint and freemen of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, commonly known as The Goldsmiths’ Company.

The word ‘pyx’ comes from the Latin word ‘pyxis’ or small box. In this case, it refers to the chests used to transport the coins. Throughout the year, in a procedure that has barely changed since the reign of Henry III, coins are randomly selected from every batch of each denomination struck, sealed in bags of 50 and locked away in the Pyx boxes for testing at the Trial.

‘Pyx packets’ are taken from the chests and each member of the jury must select one coin at random and place them into a ceremonial copper bowl in front of them for testing. Following the ceremony, the Trial moves into the Assay Office where coins are weighed, measurements are taken and the composition of the metals used is tested.

Once all the coins have been examined and the Assay Office has established whether The Royal Mint has met all requirements, the Trial’s court is reconvened at Goldsmiths’ Hall, about three months after the ceremony. For the final phase of the Trial of the Pyx, the verdict of the Assay Office is provided to the jury and is read aloud by the Clerk of the Goldsmiths’ Company at the instruction of the Senior Master and Queen’s Remembrancer – an ancient post created in 1154 by Henry II (and the oldest judicial position still in existence).

The medieval protocols of the Trial are a living link to a grandly ceremonial past. The opulent surroundings of the Hall of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths’ in London, the judicial robes worn by the jury, the ancient wooden chests and ceremonial copper bowls; the sense of occasion seems to seep into the coins themselves.

Each coin handled by the jury is suffused with a sense of ceremony that sets it apart from their flawless counterparts – these are the actual coins subjected to the rigours of a process unchanged since the time of Henry III. 
Every blemish is a reminder of the rigours of the oldest and most exacting minting quality process still in existence today.

Please be aware that the coins have been handled and may have damage from the process.

This coin type is the second from a series of ten coin designs known as the Queen’s Beasts.

The Queen’s Beasts are British coins issued by the Royal Mint in platinum, gold, and silver since 2016. Each of the coins in the series features a stylized version of one of the heraldic Queen’s Beasts statues present at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II representing her royal line of ancestry. It was announced that engraver Jody Clark will design the entire series; he is best known for also designing the Queen’s Fifth definitive portrait, which is on the obverse of the coins.

The Queen’s Beasts heraldic statues representing the genealogy of Queen Elizabeth II stood in front of the temporary western annexe to Westminster Abbey for the Queen’s coronation in 1953. Each of The Queen’s Beasts consists of an heraldic beast supporting a shield bearing a badge or arms of a family associated with the ancestry of Queen Elizabeth II. They were commissioned by the British Ministry of Works from sculptor James Woodford. The statues were uncoloured except for their shields at the coronation. They are now on display in the Canadian Museum of History. There are other statues of the Queen’s Beasts, sometimes referred to as the King’s Beasts, at Hampton Court Palace and Kew Gardens in London, and on the roof of St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle. 

The Unicorn of Scotland comes from the Royal Arms of Scotland. From the end of the 16th century, two unicorns were adopted as the supporters of the Scottish Royal Arms. In 1603, the crown of England passed to King James VI of Scotland, who then became King James I of England. He took as supporters of his Royal Arms a crowned lion of England and one of his Scottish unicorns. The unicorn holds a shield showing the Royal Arms of Scotland, a lion ramping in a royal tressure, adorned with fleur-de-lis.

The reverse features the Unicorn of Scotland standing on its hind legs, holding the Shield of the Royal Arms of Scotland, chained with a coronet around its neck like a collar. According to legend, the unicorn is a very dangerous beast, for which reason on its heraldic representation it is chained. It is thought that the chain was to show a great beast had been tamed to serve the king. As with most chained beasts in heraldry, its strength is emphasised rather than diminished by its shackles.

Around below, the inscription UNICORN OF SCOTLAND. Around above, interrupted by the unicorn’s head, the date · 2017 ·.

The artist’s initials JC (for Jody Clark) are in the lower left field next to the shield.

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Maximum coin Mintage is 340 coins.

This commemorative gold one-ounce coin celebrating The Who is the fourth in the Music Legends coin series by the Royal Mint; earlier coins commemorated Queen, Sir Elton John and David Bowie.

The Who are an English rock band formed in London in 1964. Their classic lineup consisted of lead singer Roger Daltrey, guitarist and singer Pete Townshend, bass guitarist and singer John Entwistle, and drummer Keith Moon. They are considered one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century and have sold over 100 million records worldwide. They are cited as an influence by many hard rock, punk rock and mod bands, and their songs still receive regular exposure.

The reverse of the coin depicts a pinball table shaped like a Rickenbacker guitar decorated with the colours of the Union Jack flag, smashing through a loudspeaker. Above, the logo of The Who.

Vertically in the lower right, the designer’s initials HDG (for Henry Gray).

The date, face value and denomination are on the obverse.

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Mintage: 1546

At centre, the standing figure of Britannia riding in a chariot drawn by two horses, holding the reins in her right hand and a trident in her left. She is wearing a Corinthian helmet, pushed back.

Around above, the inscription HALF ‘ OUNCE ‘ FINE ‘ GOLD ‘, and the date 2009. Around below, BRITANNIA.

The artist’s initials PN (for Philip Nathan) are in the left field, above and behind the chariot wheel.

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Obverse Designer = Jody Clark

Reverse Designer = Dan Thorne

Britannia first appeared on coins struck in Roman times and was revived on circulating coins 350 years ago, during the reign of Charles II, when she appeared on the reverse of copper halfpennies and farthings. Since then, Britannia has been included on the coins of every British monarch and has come to represent hope and strength of character in challengingtimes. Dan Thorne’s design incorporates celebrated, traditional imagery,including the trident, shield and lion, whilst featuring a bold, modern background filled with sunrays and rising waves. Bringing optimism following challenging times, the Britannia 2022 UK Coin is an essentialaddition to any modern collection or investment portfolio.

KEY FEATURES

• A vibrant new Britannia for 2022.

• A bespoke design by Dan Thorne, a product designer at The Royal Mint, appears on the reverse of the coin.

All postage including overseas shipping is fully insured.

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1 Oz. x 999.9 Fine Gold.

The 2014 Year of the Horse bullion coins were the first in the Royal Mint’s Shēngxiào Collection – a coin series dedicated to the Chinese Lunar calendar.

As the mint says “For centuries The Royal Mint has drawn upon its unrivalled heritage, experience, and craftsmanship to evolve and meet the needs of an ever-changing market. In 2014 we struck the United Kingdom’s first Chinese Lunar coins, introducing a new series and a United Kingdom first. The Shēngxiào Collection, named to honour the Chinese zodiac, is a celebration of the UK’s diverse multi-cultural society. At Chinese New Year, gifts and tokens are exchanged, particularly the gift of money in red envelopes, symbolising good wishes for the recipient’s health, wealth and prosperity. These Lunar coins from The Royal Mint embrace this globally observed tradition, lending a unique British angle to an ancient tradition.”

The obverse of the coins shows the crowned mature head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right (her effigy known as the “Fourth Portrait”). The Queen wears the “Girls of Great Britain and Ireland” diamond tiara, a wedding gift from Queen Mary (Her Majesty’s grandmother) in 1947 – which she also has on the Machin and the Gottwald portraits.

In small letters below the head, the artist’s initials IRB (for Ian Rank-Broadley).

Around the effigy is the monarch’s legend: ELIZABETH ‘ II ‘ D ‘ G REG ‘ FID ‘ DEF ‘ 100 ‘ POUNDS ‘. Translated from Latin: Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith, followed by the value and denomination in English.

The rim of the obverse is not “crenellated” (with a toothed border), unlike the Britannia bullion coins.

The reverse design combines elements from both British and Chinese heritage. In the foreground of the design stands a powerful leaping horse, bringing to life the active characteristics of those born in the Year of the Horse – gregarious, charming, lively and strong.

Beneath the horse’s feet lies the famous Uffington Horse, a pre-historic white horse carved into the chalk hills of Oxfordshire.

Around above left, the inscription YEAR OF THE HORSE · 2014. Around above right, beneath the other inscription, the metal composition and content: 1 OZ FINE GOLD 999.9 (one ounce 99.99% gold). On proof coins this inscription is not present.

To the right of the horse, the Chinese character for “horse”: 馬.

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For 2023, Britannia is drawn in a chariot by mighty sea creatures, in a design reminiscent of the iconic Boadicea and Her Daughters statue next to Westminster Bridge.”

The obverse of the coin displays the first definitive portrait of King Charles III, which shows his bare (uncrowned) head facing left.

Below the neck truncation in tiny letters, the artist’s initials MJ (for Martin Jennings).

Around, the monarch’s legend followed by the face value and date of issue: CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 50•pence · 2023 ·. Translated from Latin, the legend means: Charles the Third, by the Grace of God, King, Defender of the Faith.

The reverse shows, within a plain rim, the standing figure of Britannia, the female personification of Great Britain, riding in a chariot across the waves; the chariot is drawn by two mythical “seahorses”. Britannia holds a trident in her raised left hand, and supports a shield with the Union Jack (the flag of the United Kingdom) with her right hand. She wears a robe and a wreathed Corinthian helmet pushed back to reveal her face.

Around above, the inscription BRITANNIA, followed by the precious metal content (interrupted by the top of the trident): 1/40 oz 999.9 FINE GOLD (one fortieth of a troy ounce of 99.99% gold). Around below, the date of issue 2023.

The artist’s initials J.O (for Jonathan Olliffe) are near the rim below right.

The face value is on the obverse.

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