The Royal Mint is the official mint of the United Kingdom, responsible for producing coins and medals. With a history dating back over 1,100 years, it is one of the world's oldest institutions of its kind. The Mint's main facility is located in Llantrisant, Wales, and it has played a crucial role in minting currency for the British government throughout various historical periods. In addition to producing everyday circulating coins, the Royal Mint is renowned for creating commemorative coins and precious metal bullion, often featuring themes related to British history, culture, and significant events.
The Royal Tudor Beasts series from the Royal Mint showcases the fascinating creatures linked to the lineage of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour. Encompassing the Tudor era in England from 1485 to 1603, this period saw the reigns of a number of significant monarchs. The Seymour family was powerful at this time, mostly because of Jane Seymour who became the third wife of Henry VII.The Seymour Unicorn is the fourth coin in the Royal Tudor Beasts bullion series.
The reverse shows the beautifully crafted unicorn by designer David Lawrence. It bears a shield, held in its hooves, and is tethered by chains. The Seymour Unicorn features a horse-like body with a lion’s tail. It has a horn in the middle of its forehead. Adding an extra layer of security, a chainmail surface animation texture serves as the background behind the unicorn on the coin.
The obverse features the first official coinage portrait of His Majesty King Charles III, created by Martin Jennings. The legend inscription includes the face value of the coin which is 10 pounds sterling.
The Royal Tudor Beasts Seymour Unicorn 10oz Silver Coin 2024 contains ten troy ounces of fine silver with a metric weight of 311.00 grams and a purity of 999.9/1000. The diameter of the coin is 89.15 mm. The Seymour unicorn is also available as 1oz and ¼ oz in gold, 2oz in fine silver and 1oz in platinum.
The Royal Mint's commitment to quality craftsmanship and innovation has solidified its reputation as a global leader in coin production. The Seymour Unicorn, featuring advanced security measures and exquisite artwork crafted by renowned artisans, appeals to a diverse audience, including both collectors and investors.
Metal | Silver |
Form | Silver Coin |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Manufacturer | The Royal British Mint |
Purity | 999.9/1000 |
Fineweight | 311.00 gram |
Gross Weight | 311.00 gram |
Denomination (oz) | 10 oz |
Year of issue | 2024 |
Grade | Brilliant |
Face value | 10 Pounds |
Diameter | 89.15 mm |
Packaging | in Capsule |
Packaging Unit | 15 per Box |