Queen's Beasts White Greyhound of Richmond 1oz Gold Coin 2021
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🇬🇧 Queen’s Beasts White Greyhound of Richmond 2021 – 1 oz Gold Coin – Heraldic Greyhound of the Tudor Dynasty
The Queen’s Beasts White Greyhound of Richmond 2021 – 1 oz gold coin belongs to the well-known Queen’s Beasts series, which features heraldic animals of the British monarchy. The series is inspired by the stone heraldic statues placed before Westminster Abbey during the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. Each of these creatures represents a historical lineage within the British monarchy. In this edition, the White Greyhound of Richmond appears, a heraldic greyhound closely associated with the Tudor dynasty.
The obverse features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The monarch’s profile is designed with calm and precise line work, following the traditional style of British coin portraits. Surrounding inscriptions include the name of the Queen, the issuing country United Kingdom, the face value, and the year of issue 2021. The clean layout of the surface allows the portrait to stand out clearly, creating a harmonious balance between text and imagery.
The reverse shows the White Greyhound of Richmond as the central motif of the coin. The heraldic greyhound stands upright behind a shield, holding it with its front paws. The figure appears slender and attentive, with its head raised and posture tense yet elegant. The fine lines of the body and the clear texture of the fur give the depiction a graceful yet powerful appearance.
The greyhound carries a shield displaying the Tudor rose, a well-known symbol of the English monarchy. This rose emerged from the union of the houses of Lancaster and York and became the emblem of the Tudor dynasty. The shield forms the central heraldic element of the composition and is held by the greyhound in a calm and dignified stance.
The relief lines are clear and precise. Light moves across the surface of the coin and highlights the engraved details. In particular, the contours of the body, the texture of the fur, and the ornamental structure of the Tudor rose are carefully executed. This creates a sculptural depiction that emphasizes the calm composition of the coin.
Along the rim of the design side appear the inscriptions WHITE GREYHOUND OF RICHMOND as well as the specifications 1 oz Gold and 999.9 fine gold. These details are harmoniously integrated into the design and fit naturally into the overall composition.
The 1 oz denomination offers a balanced surface area, allowing the heraldic motif to appear particularly clear. The gold displays a warm and even luster, highlighting the fine relief structures. The rim forms a clean border, reinforcing the balanced design.
The White Greyhound of Richmond is a historic heraldic animal of the Tudor dynasty and in heraldry symbolizes speed, loyalty, and vigilance.
The Queen’s Beasts White Greyhound of Richmond 2021 – 1 oz gold coin combines this heraldic tradition with modern coin minting. It presents the white greyhound as an elegant symbol of English history—struck in gold and designed with clarity, precision, and timeless elegance.
| 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 | 31.10 gram |
| Gross Weight | 31.10 gram |
| Denomination (oz) | 1 oz |
| Year of issue | 2021 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Uncirculated |
| Face value | 100 Pounds |
| Thickness | 2.79 mm |
| Diameter | 32.69 mm |
| Packaging | Single in Pouch |
| Packaging Unit | 10 per tube |