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When Her Majesty The Queen was crowned in 1953, the entrance to Westminster Abbey was guarded by 10 fantastical creatures – The Queen’s Beasts – created by sculptor James Woodford RA. First sculpted in plaster, the Queen's Beasts have had several homes since their debut, now residing in the Canadian Museum of History in Quebec. However, James Woodford RA also sculpted replicas of the beasts in Portland stone that now sit outside the Kew Gardens in London.
The Queen’s Beasts are issued since 2016 in commemorative coin form, launched one beast at a time. The coins are available in a range of finishes, from mint-condition Brilliant Uncirculated cupro-nickel to Proof editions in silver and gold, struck from 1-ounce to 1-kilo sizes.
The Lion of England is the first creature to appear on the Royal Mint’s commemorative “Queen’s Beasts” range in November 2016. The Royal Mint re-issued this design with a 2018 date to commemorate England's progress in the FIFA World Cup held in Russia when they finished as runners-up in the 3rd place play-off and in 2019 to commemorate England winning the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup.
The entire series' designs are created by engraver Jody Clark.
Obverse
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The fifth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem and drop earrings. LIZABETH II·D·G·REG·F·D·5 POUNDS· |
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Reverse
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A depiction of a rampant lion fiercely guarding the heraldic shield. · 20 17 · |
Edge |
5 Pounds
(Crown)
5th portrait
Queen's Beasts
Lion of England
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KM# 1460 Sp# QBCC1
Queen's Beasts
Lion of England
Characteristics
Type | Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating) |
Material | Cupronickel |
Weight | 28.28 g |
Diameter | 38.61 mm |
Thickness | - |
Shape |
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Alignment | Medal |
Mint |
Royal Mint
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