G078 Unique “Trial Piece” — The Queen’s Beasts (2021) Gold Proof Trial Coin, Great Britain, 200 Pounds (2 oz), PCGS PR70DCAM.

This highly unusual and unique “Trial Piece” is indicated by the stamp to the left of Elizabeth’s bust reading “Royal Mint Trial,” as well as by the included COA confirming it. It has a maximum mintage of just one piece.

According to the Royal Mint, a trial piece is one of the first samples struck using a new die. These pieces are carefully inspected by coin makers at the Royal Mint to ensure they meet the Mint’s exacting standards. Trial pieces are then stored for posterity, and the design is officially approved by the Queen before coin striking can begin.

To help ensure authenticity, each die trial piece bears a hallmark indicating the metal’s quality, along with a unique latent security feature designed by The Royal Mint’s chief engraver, Gordon Summers.

The Queen’s Beasts depict ten heraldic statues representing the genealogy of Queen Elizabeth II, shown as royal supporters of England. In Britain, it’s believed these ten beasts bring fortune to the Royal family. As a result, Queen’s Beasts coins are extremely popular in the UK.

This is the only coin that includes all of the beasts together in a single coin, with the beasts depicted as roaring together.

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