The Royal Mint is known for its beautifully crafted and intricate designs, often steeped in British history and culture. From iconic images like the Britannia and the Tudor Beasts series to special commemorative issues, the designs are not only artistically appealing but also often have historical and cultural significance.
The Royal Mint offers a wide range of silver and gold coins, catering to various interests and investment strategies. As the official mint of the United Kingdom, the Royal Mint’s coins come with sovereign backing and have the assurance of quality and authenticity backed by a government entity.
From bullion coins for pure investment purposes to limited edition precious metals collectibles, investors and collectors have a broad portfolio to choose from.
2024 Britannia
The 2024 Britannia 1 oz Gold Coin is a top choice for investors due to its combination of beautiful design, high purity, plus the reputation and backing by the Royal Mint, along with low premiums make it a standout in the bullion market.
The reverse showcases the majestic figure of Britannia. Wearing a toga and carrying a large shield, she stands proudly while she wields a trident in her outstretched arm. Additionally, he designers and engineers at the Royal Mint have integrated a variety of anti-counterfeiting measures into the 2024 Britannia Gold Coins.
In addition to the 1 oz denomination, the Gold Britannia is available in three additional industry standard fractional ounce weight denominations that include 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz and 1/10 oz. Each coin is minted with the same design and features.
Designed by sculptor Martin Jennings, the obverse contains a newly created effigy of His Majesty King Charles III. Jennings worked from a variety of photographs to create the composite used in the coin’s design.
The 2024 Britannia is available in Gold, Silver and Platinum bullion coins. The Britannia Gold Series features a variety of weight and face value denomination choices, allowing for varying degrees of
2024 Tudor Beasts Seymour Unicorn
The Royal Tudor Beasts collection from the Royal Mint is a series of ten coins featuring the heraldic statues that represent various creatures associated with the lineage of the British royal family. The statues of the beasts that are on display in Hampton Court Palace were created to commemorate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. Since then, they have become prominent symbols in British heraldry and regal iconography. Each beast represents a different tree of noble lineage and carries its own unique symbolism.
In heraldry, the Seymour coat of arms traditionally depicts a unicorn as one of its supporters, reflecting the family’s nobility and heritage. Jane Seymour’s marriage to Henry VIII in 1536 elevated the Seymour family’s status, intertwining their heraldry with royal symbolism. The unicorn, as part of their family crest, became more prominently recognized due to this connection.
The 2024 Seymour Unicorn is part of the Tudor Beasts series, and is available in silver, gold and platinum metals.
- 2024 Seymour Unicorn 2 oz Silver Coin – Minted with two troy ounce of .9999 fine silver.
- 2024 Seymour Unicorn Gold Coin – Minted from 1 troy ounce of .9999 fine gold. Also available in 1/4 oz denomination.
- 2024 Seymour Unicorn Platinum Coin – Minted from one troy ounce of .9995 platinum.
Compared to other collectible coins, those from the Royal Mint often come with relatively low dealer premiums. This means investors can purchase the coins closer to the spot price of silver and gold, making them a cost-effective investment.