2 oz The Royal Tudor Beasts: Yale of Beaufort 2023 Silver Coin - Shipping 24h!

Description of the silver coin Queen's Beasts: Yale 2 oz

The Yale of Beaufort coin is the second bullion coin in the series The Royal Tudor Beasts. The collection is inspired by the stone sculptures located on the Moat Bridge at Hampton Court Palace. The coin depicts one of the ten heraldic royal beasts. This design encourages exploration of the fascinating history of Great Britain. The coin is made of pure silver Ag 999 and weighs 2 ounces.

Appearance of the silver coin Queen's Beasts: Yale 2 oz

The obverse features the likeness of Elizabeth II - Queen of Great Britain and information about the nominal value of the coin. The portrait was designed by Jody Clark, an iconic coin designer from the Royal Mint. The reverse of the coin depicts one of the beasts of the Tudor Kingdom - The Yale Of Beaufort. The reverse was designed by David Lawrence.

Historical background

According to legends, the Yale of Beaufort is such an extraordinary beast that it inspired awe in all who approached the palace. It had a body resembling a goat or antelope, a lion's tail, and boar's tusks. The Tudor Beasts were created during the reign of Henry VIII to legitimize the dynasty through the symbolic features of each of the ten different beasts. Five beasts belonged to the king, and the remaining five to the queen.

When Queen Elizabeth II was crowned in 1953, the entrance to Westminster Abbey was guarded by 10 beasts - statues created especially for the occasion by James Woodford, inspired by the Beasts of King Henry VIII.

The 6-foot-tall beasts symbolized the heritage and history that Queen Elizabeth II inherited that day and from which the royal lineage originates.

The "Queen's Beasts" coin series commemorates this unique event and appreciates the magnificent artistic work full of symbols and meanings.

It is one of the most popular coin series in history and a must-have for every collection.

Manufacturer

The Royal Mint, or the British Royal Mint, is not only the oldest but also one of the largest issuers in the world. The mint institution has been operating since the end of the 9th century, and its structures continue to this day. Currently, every seventh coin in the world comes from the Royal Mint, and it produces up to 5 billion numismatics annually.

The Royal Mint is known worldwide for its innovations, use of the latest technologies, and raising production standards for coins.

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