The Queen's Beasts Collection
New coins in the Royal Mint's Queen's Beasts collection have been flying off the shelves since the first design was revealed in 2016. Coins in the series, including The Queen's Beasts Completer Coin : 2021 One Kilo Silver Proof, combine lifelike animals with graphic heraldic elements.
The series was inspired by ten statues – crafted by sculptor James Woodford – that stood guard during the Queen's 1953 coronation. Featuring the real and mythological beasts that appear on the coats of arms of British royal houses, the Queen's Beasts symbolise Her Majesty's noble lineage.
The Completer Coin
This final coin in the Queen’s Beasts series incorporates the ten heraldic beasts that featured on the previous releases, encircling a small portrait of Her Majesty the Queen. The reverse legend reads ‘THE QUEEN’S BEASTS – 2021’.
As with all coins in the collection, The Queen's Beasts Completer Coin : 2021 One Kilo Silver Proof is the work of Royal Mint designer Jody Clark. His creations are influenced by the original sculptures, studying real animals and a childhood interests in fantastic beasts.
Unusually, Clark’s designs feature on both sides of The Queen's Beasts Completer Coin : 2021 One Kilo Silver Proof as he is also the artist responsible for the fifth definitive coinage portrait of Elizabeth II. The obverse inscription flags the face value of this striking coin. It reads 'ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 500 POUNDS ·'
One Kilo Silver Proof Coin
The Queen's Beasts Completer Coin : 2021 One Kilo Silver Proof weighs in at an astonishing 1005.00 grams of 999 fine silver, finished to the finest proof standard. That means that the dies used to strike this coin were hand prepared, and the coin was struck slowly, multiple times, to ensure an exquisite product.
The Completer Coin has a diameter of 100.00 millimetres, allowing you to view the intricate craftsmanship of the design in all its glory.
Limited Edition and Highly Collectible
Collectors have been clamouring to complete their Queen's Beasts sets, with each release more anticipated than the last. From a seriously limited edition presentation of just 75, our stock of The Queen's Beasts Completer Coin : 2021 One Kilo Silver Proof is likely to sell fast.
Though the The Queen's Beasts Completer Coin : 2021 One Kilo Silver Proof has a nominal face value of £500, it is actually worth much more, thanks to its significant silver content. However, because it is still legal tender in the UK, the coin is free from Capital Gains Tax.
Whether you have already acquired others in the series or are just starting your collection, this One Kilo Silver Proof coin is an incredible addition to any collection. Your purchase comes in its original Royal Mint packaging together with a numbered certificate of authenticity and a commemorative booklet, exploring the story and symbolism of the Queen's Beasts.
