Queen's Beasts Griffin 1/4oz Gold Coin 2017
Royal Mint
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The Griffin of Edward III is the second release in the Queen’s Beasts gold coin series from the Royal Mint. The series will feature 10 planned coins. Each design will depict a rendition of the Queen’s Beasts statues that were present during the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey in 1953.
Queen’s Beasts gold coins are beautifully designed and celebrate the extraordinary lineage and ancestry of the Queen.
Product Specifications
The ¼ oz Queen’s Beasts Griffin of Edward III is ideal for investors and collectors who are looking for alternatives to the traditional 1 oz size. The coin is 99.99% pure gold and produced by the world renowned Royal Mint.
Weight: ¼ oz
Diameter: 22 mm
Purity: 999.9/1000
Nominal Value: 25 pounds
History
The Queen’s Beasts Griffin is a powerful and courageous beast that is part eagle and part lion. In mythology, it is said that the Griffin made its nest with gold to protect its eggs. King Edward III, who ruled England from 1327 to 1377 had the Griffin engraved on his private seal.
Product Details
Manufacturer: Royal Mint
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Fineness: 999.9 / 1000
Scratch resistance: Poor
| Metal | Gold |
| Form | Gold Coin |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Issuer | Royal Mint |
| Manufacturer | Royal Mint |
| Series | Queen's Beasts |
| Purity | 999.9/1000 |
| Fineweight | 7.78 gram |
| Gross Weight | 7.78 gram |
| Denomination (oz) | 1/4 oz |
| Year of issue | 2017 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Circulated |
| Thickness | 1.60 mm |
| Diameter | 22.00 mm |
| Packaging | single in Pouch |
| Packaging Unit | 25 per Tube |