The Royal Tudor Beasts: The Greyhound of Richmond 5 oz Gold 2025 Proof

The Royal Tudor Beasts: The Greyhound of Richmond 5 oz Gold 2025 Proof is the eighth issue in the series The Royal Tudor Beasts. The coin depicts the rich heraldry of the Tudor dynasty, referring to emblems visible across the United Kingdom, as well as sculptures adorning the entrance to Hampton Court Palace. Henry VIII used coats of arms as a powerful tool for visual communication, emphasizing his royal heritage and unquestionable right to the throne.

The White Greyhound of Richmond symbolizes Henry VIII’s connection to his ancestors, including Edward III and the House of Lancaster. This animal became a symbol of royal lineage thanks to Henry VIII's grandfather, Edmund Tudor, Earl of Richmond, who used the white greyhound as his heraldic supporter.

The entire series will consist of 10 coins depicting the likenesses of animals - Seymour Panther, The Lion of England, The Bull of Clarence, The Tudor Dragon, The Greyhound of Richmond, The Royal Dragon, The Yale of Beaufort, The Seymour Unicorn, The Queen’s Panther, and The Queen’s Lion.

The coin is struck from pure gold with a fineness of Au.9999, weighing 5 troy ounces and with a diameter of 50 mm in proof quality. The mintage of the coin is 12 pieces. Additionally, this exceptional piece was produced by The Royal Mint and comes with individual original packaging.

Obverse features a likeness of King Charles III of the United Kingdom along with the denomination and year, designed by Martin Jennings.

Reverse depicts one of the Tudor Kingdom’s beasts – the Queen’s Panther, and the inscription "THE GREYHOUND OF RICHMOND" "2025." The reverse design was created by David Lawrence.