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2018 Great Britain 1 oz Gold Queen's Beasts (Unicorn of Scotland) Coin .9999 Fine BU
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2018 Great Britain 1 oz Gold Queen's Beast (Unicorn of Scotland) Coin .9999 Fine BU
Please note, this coin may have light scratches as it is a bullion issue made of .9999 fine gold, and was mint-issued in tubes of 10 pieces stacked on top of each other.
This superb 2018 Great Britain 1 oz Gold Queen's Beast (Unicorn of Scotland) Coin is the fourth release in the world-famous Queen’s Beasts series from the exceptional British Royal Mint.
Introduced by the British Royal Mint in 2016, the magnificent Queen’s Beasts series carries the images of the ten beasts that stood guard at the coronation of the Queen, each of them supporting the badges of arms of the families associated with Her Majesty’s ancestry.
The first three coins issued in the series were the “Lion of England”, “Griffin of Edward III” and “Red Dragon of Wales”, and the program will also feature the “Black Bull of Clarence”, “Falcon of the Plantagenets”, “Yale of Beaufort”, “White Lion Mortimer”, “White Horse of Hanover”, and the “Unicorn of Scotland”. This release showcases a stylized design of the Unicorn of Scotland - a mythical beast that was said to have healing abilities, this horned horse was chosen by William I (William the Lion) in the Scottish Coat of Arms starting in the 12th century.
The reverse depicts the Unicorn of Scotland. This magic animal is shown standing on its rear legs with its front hooves dangling over the royal badge of England, which includes an image of the Lion of England.
The obverse features the latest effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, the same portrait as seen on all coins in the British Queen’s Beast Collection. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is captured in right-profile relief., this artwork created in 2015 by Royal Mint engraver Jody Clark.
Coin Features:
- Made from .9999 fine gold with a weight of 1 oz.
- Produced by the notable Royal Mint.
- Comes in Brilliant Uncirculated Condition.
- Individual coin comes in a plastic flip. Multiples shipped in 10-coin mint roll.
- Struck with a £100(GBP) face value.
- 4th coin issued in the popular Queen’s Beasts series.
- UK legal tender coin backed by the UK Government.
- Obverse: Features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. Inscriptions: “Elizabeth II”, “D.G. REG F.D” (Queen by the Grace of God) and the coin’s denomination.
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Reverse: Showcases a stylized image of the Unicorn of Scotland. Engravings: “2018”, along with the purity and weight.
At Bullion Exchanges, you will find a wonderful collection of superb bullion coins produced by leading mints. Add this superb 2018 Great Britain 1 oz Gold Queen's Beast (Unicorn of Scotland) Coin to your portfolio today, and it will be thoroughly packaged and shipped to your address. If you have any questions, just call us at 800.852.6884, or write an email, and we will be happy to assist you.