Tudor Beast 2026 The Queen’s Lion 1oz Gold Coin Graded from MS68+

Introducing the 2026 Royal Tudor Beasts The Queen’s Lion 1oz Gold Coin – Graded MS68+ by NGC for Exceptional Quality and Historic Significance

The 2026 The Queen’s Lion 1oz Gold Coin is the eighth release in The Royal Mint’s celebrated Royal Tudor Beasts collection, honouring the ten heraldic beasts that guard the Moat Bridge of Hampton Court Palace and represent the lineage of Henry VIII and his third wife, Jane Seymour. Graded MS68+ by NGC, this coin sits in the upper tier of condition, with strong visual appeal, well-defined strike, and nearly flawless surfaces — ideal for both collectors and investors seeking premium-grade gold.

The Queen’s Lion symbolises strength, courage and the royal authority of Jane Seymour, the beast standing tall and proud on the Moat Bridge as it supports a shield bearing her personal badge. That badge depicts a hawthorn tree standing behind a gateway, fully blossomed and royally crowned, surmounted by a golden phoenix — a symbol of rebirth in Greek mythology, said to have been chosen to signify the king’s love for Jane and a renewal following his marriage to Anne Boleyn. The coin’s reverse design, reimagined by David Lawrence, presents the crowned lion roaring above that shield, set against a chain mail background evoking the splendour of the Tudor period and incorporating surface animation technology for added visual depth and security.

Struck in 1 troy ounce of 999.9 fine gold, the Queen’s Lion offers exceptional purity, a commanding design, and a CGT-exempt status for UK investors. The obverse bears the definitive portrait of King Charles III by Martin Jennings, affirming its legal tender status and enduring connection to the British Crown.

• Mintage: Unlimited (Bullion Issue)
• Brand: The Royal Mint
• Gold Purity: 999.9