2021 2 oz British Silver Queen's Beast White Greyhound Coin (BU)

Description: 2021 2 oz British Silver Queen's Beast White Greyhound Coin (BU) The Queen's Beast 2 oz Silver Bullion Coin - The Greyhound of Richmond. This addition to The Royal Mint's bullion range takes its inspiration from hundreds of years of royal heraldry. The Queen's Beasts bullion coins not only provide a new option for those looking to invest, but the range also includes two-ounce silver coins - the first official two-ounce United Kingdom bullion coins ever struck.The background for this range comes from the coronation of Her Majesty The Queen, where ten heraldic beasts stood guard, The Queen's Beasts, sculpted by James Woodford RA for the coronation ceremony. The coins each depict one of the The Queen's Beasts, reimagined by Royal Mint Coin Designer Jody Clark. Jody also created the latest definitive coinage portrait of The Queen to appear on United Kingdom coins. His bold interpretations of the Lion of England was the first coin released of the series.ObverseThe obverse features the 5th definitive coinage Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by the text "ELIZABETH II • D • G • REG • F • D • 5 POUNDS". DG REG FD is an abbreviation of the latin "Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensor" meaning; "Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith" and is a form of the Style of the British sovereign of Queen Elizabeth II common on coins of the Pound Sterling. The initials of the artist Jody Clark appear just below the portrait.ReverseThe reverse features a stylized rendition of the The White Greyhound of Richmond surrounded by the text "WHITE GREYHOUND OF RICHMOND • 2 oz FINE SILVER • 999.9" and date of mintage. The initials of the artist Jody Clark appear just below shield offset to the left.Coin HighlightsOfficial UK 2 oz Silver Bullion Coin from The Royal MintPart of a ten-coin series that will celebrate each of The Queen's BeastsContains 2 troy ounces of .9999 fine silverBoth obverse and reverse by British Coin Designer, Jody Clark

Price: 82 USD

Location: Germantown, Maryland

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