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The Queen's Beasts 2020 White Lion of Mortimer Silver 2oz Bullion Coin
SKU: QBW202SC |
Pre-Owned |
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The Queen's Beasts 2020 White Lion of Mortimer Silver 2oz Bullion Coin
SKU: QBW202SC | Pre-Owned | In Stock
£140.77
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About this product
The 2020 White Lion of Mortimer 2oz Silver Coin comes from The Royal Mint's Queen's Beasts bullion range. It contains 2 troy ounces (62.2 grams) of 999.9 fine silver (99.99% pure), with Jody Clark's design of the White Lion of Mortimer on the reverse.
As UK legal tender, it's exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents. It's sold under the VAT margin scheme. Our team tests and checks every pre-owned coin before it's sold.
Read more2020 White Lion of Mortimer 2oz Silver Coin Specification
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MaterialSilver -
BrandThe Royal Mint -
SeriesQueen's Beasts -
MonarchQueen Elizabeth II -
Denomination / Size2 Ounce -
CountryUnited Kingdom -
VAT StatusMargin -
CGT StatusExempt
Product Description
At the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, ten heraldic beasts stood guard at the entrance to Westminster Abbey. Sculpted by James Woodford RA, they inspired The Royal Mint's Queen's Beasts bullion range, which began in 2016.
About the White Lion of Mortimer
The White Lion of Mortimer is the second lion in the series. Unlike the fierce Lion of England, it stands for loyalty and discipline, and sits in a calmer pose.
It came to Queen Elizabeth II through her Yorkist heritage.
The design
Jody Clark shows the lion side-on, highlighting its mane, tail and shield. The shield bears the Mortimer badge, with the 'rose-en-soleil' at its centre. The background has a chain mail texture, which acts as a security feature.
The obverse shows Jody Clark's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, with the £5 face value. The White Lion of Mortimer arrived in 2020, alongside the White Horse of Hanover.
2020 White Lion of Mortimer 2oz Silver specifications
- Fine silver content: 2 troy ounces (62.2 grams)
- Purity: 999.9 fine silver (99.99% pure)
- Weight: 62.42g
- Diameter: 38.61mm
- Face value: £5
- Mint: The Royal Mint
Condition
Every coin in this listing has had a previous owner, so you may see light handling marks. That's normal for bullion coins and has no effect on the silver content.
Packaging
We send this coin in its original capsule to keep it in good condition.
It's a straightforward way to own 2 troy ounces of fine silver, with a design rooted in centuries of royal heraldry.
Delivery Information
All orders travel by Royal Mail Special Delivery. That means your coin is insured and tracked from the moment it leaves us.
We aim to dispatch orders placed before 1pm, Monday to Friday, on the same day, subject to stock. Because pre-owned stock changes, we test each coin before it's posted.
Want to save on postage? Pick Click & Collect at checkout. Your order will wait for you at our Royal Wootton Bassett branch, and we'll email you when it's ready. You'll need official photo ID, like a passport or driving licence.
Pay by UK debit card or bank transfer. Credit cards aren't accepted. If your order is large, we may contact you about paying by bank transfer before it's sent.
We can only supply customers based in the UK.
Investing Information
How VAT works on this coin
Silver coins aren't exempt from VAT in the UK. Because this one is pre-owned, it's sold under the VAT margin scheme, so VAT only applies to our margin. That tends to make pre-owned silver better value than new.
Capital Gains Tax
This coin is UK legal tender, so UK residents pay no Capital Gains Tax on any profit when they sell. That can be useful as a holding grows.
Easy to recognise
As a Royal Mint bullion coin, the White Lion of Mortimer coin is familiar to UK bullion dealers, which helps when it's time to sell.
Our advice policy
We're glad to explain how VAT and tax apply to this coin, but we can't give personal financial advice. Do your own research first, and get professional guidance if you need it.
Product Specification
Attribute
Detail
Coin
White Lion of Mortimer 2oz Silver
Series
The Queen's Beasts
Year
2020
Type
Pre-Owned / Secondary Market
Fine Silver Content
2 troy ounces (62.2 grams)
Fineness
999.9 fine silver (99.99% pure)
Weight
62.42 grams
Diameter
38.61 mm
Face Value
£5 GBP
Reverse Designer
Jody Clark
Obverse Designer
Jody Clark
Monarch
Queen Elizabeth II
VAT Status
Margin Scheme
CGT Status
Exempt
Mint
The Royal Mint
Condition
Pre-owned
Packaging
Capsule
Denomination Information
Where the range came from
The ten Queen's Beasts statues were sculpted by James Woodford RA for the 1953 coronation. Each beast stands for a strand of the Queen's royal ancestry.
The bullion sizes
The beasts were struck as 1oz gold, 1/4oz gold and 2oz silver bullion coins. 10oz silver and 1oz platinum editions were added, often dated a year after the first release.
A first for UK bullion
The Royal Mint describes the 2016 Lion of England as the first official two-ounce UK bullion coin.
About Us
Our own team tests and checks every pre-owned coin before we offer it for sale. Anything we can't verify, we don't sell.
Gold Traders has been trading in precious metals since 2008. That experience, along with our testing equipment, means you receive exactly what you ordered.
Customers come to us for:
- Open, competitive pricing
- Insured Royal Mail delivery anywhere in the UK
- The option to collect from our Royal Wootton Bassett office, with photo ID and proof of address
You'll find our reviews on Trustpilot, Google and FreeIndex. While we can't give personal financial advice, we're always happy to help with questions about a product or placing an order.
Your questions answered
We've compiled a list of our most frequently asked questions. If there's something we haven't covered, please call us & we'll be happy to help. Read all FAQs.
It is. Order online and choose Click & Collect to collect from our Royal Wootton Bassett branch and save on postage. We can't serve walk-in buyers, for security and stock reasons. We'll email you when your order is ready, and you'll need official photo ID. We take UK debit cards and bank transfers only.
Orders placed before 1pm, Monday to Friday, are normally dispatched the same day if the coin is in stock. We use Royal Mail Special Delivery, which is insured and tracked.
We take UK debit cards and bank transfers. Credit cards, Amex and business payment cards aren't accepted.
It's part of The Royal Mint's Queen's Beasts bullion range, which began in 2016 and ended with the Completer coin. The White Lion of Mortimer arrived in 2020, alongside the White Horse of Hanover.
It contains 2 troy ounces (62.2 grams) of 999.9 fine silver (99.99% pure). As of 20th October 2026, that silver is worth £85.63 at the live market price. The selling price includes a premium on top of the metal value.
We send it in a protective coin flip, which guards the coin's surfaces against scratches and handling marks.
Only on our margin. Silver isn't VAT-exempt in the UK, but this pre-owned coin is sold under the VAT margin scheme, so VAT isn't charged on the full price.
Not if you're a UK resident. The coin is UK legal tender, with a £5 face value, so any gain is free from Capital Gains Tax.
