Royal Tudor Beasts Gold Coin | UK Royal Mint Collector & Bullion Series

An Overview

The Royal Tudor Beasts Gold Coin series from the Royal Mint UK is a beautiful continuation of Britain's heraldic heritage. The coins were inspired by the Moat Bridge statues at Hampton Court Palace, celebrating the ten monsters that symbolized the unity and strength of the Tudor era.

Inspiration: Heraldic Beasts from the Tudor Era

The Tudor dynasty, which lasted from 1485 until 1603, was a strong and well-known period in English history. The Tudors used heraldry, which featured coats of arms, crests, and animals that stood for symbolism, to show their power, legitimacy, and control over the dynasty.

Important parts of the Tudor dynasty's origin, alliances, and regal claims are reflected in ten heraldic monsters that were used throughout that time. Among the species shown on the Moat Bridge sculptures at Hampton Court Palace, which were commissioned by King Henry VIII, are the following:

• • The Lion of England (Symbolizing courage and royalty)
• • The Seymour Panther (Henry VIII’s third wife, Jane Seymour)
• • The Tudor Dragon (A nod to the Welsh heritage of Henry VII)
• • The Yale of Beaufort (A creature symbolizing Lady Margaret Beaufort, Henry VII’s mother)
• • The Seymour Unicorn ( link to Jane Seymour’s family)

When Bullion and Numismatics Meet

Numismatic value is present in Royal Tudor Beasts coins, even though they are investment-grade metal.

• • The new beast will be released, and each design will only be available for a brief period until it is disclosed.
• • Those who are interested in history, including collectors, historians, and royalists, are thrilled by Tudor history.
• • Designs that are contemporary and have heraldic roots make them desirable.

This dual appeal has the potential to allow certain coins in the series to get a price that is higher than their melt value, particularly in the event that gold prices rise and collector demand increases.

Crafting

• • Lion of England, Seymour Panther, and Tudor Dragon were all represented by artists who received widespread acclaim.
• • The reverse patterns make use of contemporary engraving techniques as well as heraldic symbolic art.

The Royal Tudor Beasts coins combine the durability of gold bullion with the appeal of a themed collector series. Even though rare mintages continue to hold numismatic value, the one-ounce weight is consistent with bullion markets all around the world.