First introduced in 2024, the series returns with its first new reverse, by artist Jonathan Olliffe.
The lion strides across a coastal landscape with a wind-swept mane while the eagle descends above, celebrating the enduring relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States.
Ours is sealed in a PCGS holder. Use the viewer below to turn the coin over.
Two nations
The British lion and the American eagle on one coin.
A new reverse
The first new design since the series began in 2024.
Sent to you insured
Every order is fully insured and sent with a tracking number.
Tap the coin to turn it over
Two sides, one coin.
Turn the coin over. One side shows the lion and the eagle, the other shows King Charles III.
The Lion and the Eagle
A lion strides across a coastal landscape, its mane wind-swept.
An eagle descends above it.
Designed by Jonathan Olliffe.
King Charles III
A portrait of King Charles III by Martin Jennings.
The inscription names the monarch and gives the face value, 100 pounds, which is what makes it UK legal tender.
The face value is also the reason UK residents pay no Capital Gains Tax on this coin.
Coin specifications
Year
2026
Issued by
The Royal Mint
Metal
Gold
Fineness
999.9 fine gold (24 carat)
Gold content
1 troy ounce (31.1035g)
Face value
£100
Legal tender
United Kingdom
Obverse
King Charles III by Martin Jennings
Diameter
32.69mm
Reverse designer
Jonathan Olliffe
Series launched
2024
Graded by
PCGS
Grade
MS69
Tax
No CGT for UK residents, no VAT on investment gold*
Price
By enquiry
Delivery
Insured, tracked
*We confirm this for the specific sale.
Why graded
Checked by someonewho is not selling it.
A grader at the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) has looked at this coin, confirmed it is genuine and given it a grade: MS69. We only supply graded coins from NGC or PCGS.
Both services use the same 70-point scale. Every coin we list is graded by NGC or PCGS. We confirm the exact grade of your coin when you enquire.
The coin is then sealed in a rigid holder that shows the grade and a certification number. If the holder has been opened, you can see it.
Graded MS69
A high Mint State grade from PCGS.
Authenticity checked
An independent service has confirmed the coin is genuine.
Sealed holder
The coin stays protected, with its grade written on the label.
Easy to compare
A shared scale lets you compare like with like.
What it means for you.
The Lion and Eagle is gold, UK legal tender and independently graded. Here is what that means for a UK buyer.
General product information, not personal financial or tax advice. Tax treatment depends on your circumstances and can change.
Free of Capital Gains Tax
A coin from the Royal Mint with a face value is UK legal tender, and UK residents pay no Capital Gains Tax on gains from it.
The Lion and Eagle has a face value of £100, so it qualifies.
No VAT on investment gold
This coin qualifies for exemption from UK VAT under HMRC’s investment gold rules.
We confirm the details on your quotation.
Gold you can weigh
This piece holds one troy ounce of gold, which is 31.1035g.
That gives you a clear weight to compare, whatever the design.
Something you can hold
Physical gold is yours to keep. Every order is fully insured and sent with a tracking number.
A graded coin also comes with a recorded grade and a sealed holder.
Questions people ask about this coin.
What is the Lion and Eagle?
The 2026 Lion and Eagle unites the British lion and the American eagle on a single one ounce gold coin from The Royal Mint.
How much gold does it hold?
One troy ounce, which is 31.1035g. The metal is 999.9 fine gold (24 carat).
Do I pay Capital Gains Tax on it?
Not if you are a UK resident. The coin is UK legal tender with a face value of £100, and gains on British legal currency are free of Capital Gains Tax. Please take your own advice for your circumstances.
Is there VAT to pay?
This coin qualifies for exemption from UK VAT under HMRC’s investment gold rules. We confirm the details on your quotation.
What does MS69 mean?
MS stands for Mint State, which means no wear from circulation. The grade sits on a 70-point scale, and MS70 is the top. MS69 is one point below the perfect MS70 on the 70-point scale: a coin that is close to perfect, with only very minor imperfections.
Who designed it?
Jonathan Olliffe designed the new 2026 reverse.
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