The Royal Tudor Beasts: The Queen’s Lion 1/4 oz Gold 2026

The Royal Tudor Beasts: The Queen’s Lion 1/4 oz Gold 2026 is the latest prestigious release in the acclaimed “Royal Tudor Beasts” series, honoring the heraldic creatures of the Tudor dynasty. Following the success of prior issues featuring the Dragon and the Alabaster Hawk, this coin enriches the collection with the majestic Lion – a potent emblem of strength, courage, and regal dignity of the British Crown.

Struck by The Royal Mint, which has operated continuously since 886 AD, each piece is minted in 999.9 fine gold, reflecting the strictest bullion purity and numismatic craftsmanship standards. The series draws artistic inspiration from the gallery of stone animal statues that adorn the bridge at Hampton Court Palace, blending historical Renaissance heritage with advanced minting techniques.

This model weighs exactly 1/4 troy ounce (7.775 g) of pure gold, with a diameter of 22 mm and a thickness of approximately 1.35 mm. It carries a face value of £25. An unlimited bullion mintage ensures broad availability for investors and collectors. The design is defined by an exceptionally deep relief and a fine textured background field, accentuating every architectural and heraldic detail on both the obverse and reverse.

Obverse: Features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, crafted by renowned medalist Martin Jennings. Surrounding the portrait is the inscription “CHARLES III·D·G·REX·F·D·25 POUNDS·2026”, indicating the monarch’s name, titles, denomination, and year of issue.

Reverse: Adorned with the dynamic Lion motif by David Lawrence, holding the Tudor badge. The upper field bears the legend “1/4 oz · FINE GOLD · 999.9”. A subtle armored texture in the background evokes the splendor of royal plate, adding depth and sophistication. The overall composition maintains the series’ stylistic coherence, fusing centuries-old tradition with modern mint finishing excellence.