2021 GB 5 oz Gold Queen's Beasts Greyhound Proof (Box & COA)

• Contains 5 oz of .9999 fine Gold.
• Comes in a box and includes a certificate of authenticity.
• Obverse: Portrays the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II.
• Reverse: Designed by Jody Clark, the design features the White Greyhound of Richmond holding its shield.
• Guaranteed by The Royal Mint.

This majestic coin is a must-have for any collection. Add this 2021 Great Britain Proof 5 oz Gold Queen's Beasts White Greyhound coin to your cart today!

When Her Majesty The Queen was crowned in 1953, ten statues stood guard at her coronation in Westminster Abbey, fierce royal protectors called The Queens Beasts. They represented centuries of history and heritage that were passed on to Her Majesty that day. Now, 65 years later, The Queens Beasts Collection from The Royal Mint explores these ten heraldic guardians, what they stand for and the monarchs they have represented through the ages. Each beast has its own story to tell and the ninth release celebrates the magnificent White Greyhound of Richmond.

In heraldry, the greyhound is associated with qualities such as fitness and skill, as well as faithfulness and loyalty. Elevated to royal status by Edward III, all of his descendants used the greyhound as a badge. It became closely associated with the House of Lancaster before passing to the Tudor family. Henry VII, the first Tudor monarch, displayed it to emphasize his dynastic right to rule.

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