Obverse: The obverse features the first official portrait of young Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Mary Gillick in 1952. The portrait is set in the center of a circular layout inscribed with THE QUEENS BEASTS. Surrounding it are ten heraldic beasts representing the Queen’s royal ancestry: the Lion of England, Edward III’s Griffin, the Falcon of the Plantagenets, the Black Bull of Clarence, the Yale of Beaufort, the White Lion of Mortimer, the White Greyhound of Richmond, the Red Dragon of Wales, the Unicorn of Scotland, and the White Horse of Hanover. Each beast is placed in a separate sector, creating a full 360-degree design. The four corners feature floral emblems of the UK nations: the English rose, Scottish thistle, Welsh leek, and Irish shamrock. The background is enhanced with a fine chain pattern that adds texture and anti-counterfeit protection.
Reverse: The reverse shows The Royal Mint’s logo – a crowned shield representing the UK’s royal coat of arms. Next to the logo are the specifications: 1 oz 999.9 FINE GOLD. The background is also decorated with a fine chain motif that enhances both security and visual appeal.
About the coin: This 1 oz gold investment bar is an exclusive product by the famous Royal Mint. Its design is inspired by the 1953 coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey, where ten sculpted Queen’s Beasts guarded the entrance to symbolize Queen Elizabeth II’s heritage. The modern version was created by Jody Clark and The Royal Mint Design Team. The bar is struck from pure 999.9 fine gold and weighs 1 troy ounce. The mintage is strictly limited – only 70,000 pieces worldwide. A premium choice for both collectors and investors who value British royal symbolism and superior quality.
