Queen's Beasts White Horse of Hanover 1/4oz Gold Coin 2020
The Queen’s Beasts Collection by the Royal Mint in the United Kingdom is a beautiful tribute to the ancestry of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. There are ten beasts in total which were originally created as stone statues to stand guard at the coronation of the queen in 1953. The White Horse of Hanover represents the House of Hanover in Germany which was ruled over by King George I.
The reverse of the coin displays Jody Clark’s interpretation of the white horse with a shield in front incorporating more symbolism of heraldic history. The detailed chainmail background to the image provides additional security and contextual effect.
A portrait of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, by Jody Clark is displayed on the obverse together with the face value of the coin of 25 pounds.
The Queen’s Beasts White Horse of Hanover ¼ oz Gold Coin 2020 contains ¼ troy ounce of 999.9 fine gold which equates to a metric weight of 7.78 grams. It has a diameter of 22.00 mm and a thickness of 1.60 mm.
The Queen’s Beasts White Horse of Hanover ¼ oz Gold Coin 2020 is not to be missed by collectors of this fascinating series by the mint.
| Metal | Gold |
| Form | Gold Coin |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Issuer | Royal Mint |
| Manufacturer | The Royal British 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 | 2020 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Circulated |
| Thickness | 1.60 mm |
| Diameter | 22.00 mm |
| Packaging | single in Pouch |
| Packaging Unit | 25 per Tube |