Australian Kangaroo 5 oz Silver 2016 High Relief
The Griffin (The Griffin) two-ounce silver coin - for all those looking for new investment opportunities. The Queen's Beasts (The Griffin) series celebrates the age-old history of the British crown and the rich heraldry associated with it. During the British Queen's coronation, ten heraldic beasts stood guard. The plaster figures created for the occasion were intended to symbolise the diverse lines of royal heritage. Royal Mint's highly acclaimed coin designer, Jody Clark, drawing inspiration from the original statues fully captures the menacing and unflappable nature of this royal protector.The griffin - a mythical animal most often depicted with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. Often chosen as a coat of arms because of its combination of the best features of two other creatures appearing in coats of arms - the lion and the eagle. Symbolism attributed many virtues to griffins, including speed (eagle), strength (lion), as well as bravery, courage and perseverance. At the same time, they were also attributed negative traits, such as greed and pride. T Obverse: The obverse features an image of Queen Elizabeth II designed by Jody Clark. Here we can also find information about the denomination (£5). Reverse: shows a stylised image of the Griffin , as well as information on the weight (2oz), the proof (0.9999) and the year of issue (2017).Do you need help? Do you have any questions?Ask a question and we'll respond promptly, publishing the most interesting questions and answers for others. 
