The 2018 Queen's Beasts Unicorn of Scotland 1oz gold coin is the fourth in the series.
This coin comes loose and you can add a 33mm capsule or gift box to your order in the basket.
The Queen's Beasts are a series of ten statues that were created for Elizabeth II's coronation at Westmnister Abbey in 1953. They combine heraldic elements and mythical creatures which form a part of the Queen's royal ancestry. The Royal Mint launched their Queen's Beasts bullion range in 2016. The unicorn coins are the fourth in the series. The first coin featured a lion. Both the obverse and reverse of the coins were designed by Royal Mint engraver, Jody Clark. The coins have a face value of £100.
The fifth coinage portrait of Elizabeth II features on the obverse of the coin, designed by Jody Clark. The portrait is set against a guilloche backfround in the field. The reverse bears the inscription:
ELIZABETH II·D·G·REG·F·D·100 POUNDS·
Designed by Jody Clark, the reverse features a tethered unicorn holding the Royal Coat of Scotland shield set against a chain mail background. The unicorn is the heraldic symbol of Alexander III and is a mythical creature, which is has been the inspiration of many tales for centuries. The coin bears the inscription:
UNICORN OF SCOTLAND 1oz ·FINE GOLD·999.9·2018
The engraver's initials, JC, are below the design.
Diameter | 32.69mm |
Weight | 31.21g |
Fineness | 0.9999 |
Alloy | 24 carat gold |
Obverse Designer | Jody Clark |
Reverse Designer | Jody Clark |
Mint | The Royal Mint |
Mintage | N/A |
Finish | Bullion |
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