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Precious Platinum and Stunning Silver Yale of Beaufort- Out Now!
0Five Fantastical Coins
In 2019, the British Royal Mint released the first three variations of the last two Yale of Beaufort coins in the Queen’s Beasts Series!
A Storied Series
Horse of Hanover stampeded onto the scene. The Unicorn of Scotland, the last coin in the series, should round out the collection later this year.
Yale as Old as Time
What exactly is a “yale,” anyway? Found in European mythology and heraldry, yales appear in various medieval stories and artwork. Pliny the Elder described the yale as “the size of a hippopotamus” with an elephant tail. Pliny also writes the yale has the jaws of a boar and movable horns. Many writers also compare it to an antelope of ibex. Alternatively known as a “centicore,” the yale represents defense when used in European heraldry. The Yale of Beaufort, specifically, descends to Queen Elizabeth through Henry II. Furthermore, Henry inherited this symbol from his mother, Lady Margaret Beaufort, the matriarch of the Tudor dynasty.
The Yale additionally appears as a sculptural decoration on Cambridge’s Christ’s College and St John’s College to commemorate Lady Margaret’s patronage to higher education. This symbol then became synonymous with higher education. Yale University in Connecticut also continues this tradition by featuring the yale in certain places on campus today.
A Legendary Layout
The obverse of the Yale of Beaufort Coins features the beloved Jody Clark design of Queen Elizabeth II. She faces to the right while wearing her royal crown and jewelry
The reverse, however, contains a very different design by Jody Clark. The Yale of Beaufort, rearing back on its hind legs, presents a fierce image for collectors to enjoy. Additionally, the yale bears a shield containing a portcullis (closing gate) surmounted by a royal crown.
Coin Specifications:
10 oz Silver Yale of Beaufort Coin
- Contains .9999 fine silver with a weight of 10 troy oz
- Struck by the British Royal Mint
- Comes in Brilliant Uncirculated Condition
- Face value of 10 British pounds
- Individual coins come in protective plastic capsules
- Obverse: Carries the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Inscriptions: “ELIZABETH II”, the denomination, and “D.G. REG F.D” (Queen by the Grace of God).
- Reverse: Displays an impressive design of the Yale of Beaufort. Inscriptions include “2020”, along with the weight and purity as well.
1 oz Platinum Yale of Beaufort Coin 
- Made from .9995 fine platinum with a weight of 1 troy oz
- Struck by the British Royal Mint
- Comes in Brilliant Uncirculated Condition
- Face value of 10 British pounds
- Individual coins come in protective plastic capsules
- Obverse: Carries the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Inscriptions: “ELIZABETH II”, the denomination, and “D.G. REG F.D” (Queen by the Grace of God).
- Reverse: Displays an impressive design of the Yale of Beaufort. Inscriptions include “2020”, along with the weight and purity as well.
The British Royal Mint
Located in Llantrisant, South Wales, the British Royal Mint opened its doors in 1968. Since then, the impeccably crafted products the Royal Mint released have continuously impressed collectors and investors worldwide. The most popular creations from this British mint include Gold and Silver Britannias, Gold Sovereigns, and of course the Gold and Silver Queen’s Beasts Series.
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