2026 Queen's Lion 1oz Gold Bullion Coin (Royal Tudor Beasts)
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1
£3,993.62
£3,993.62
2 - 4
£3,992.85
£7,985.70
5 - 9
£3,991.69
£19,958.45
Tube of 10
£3,989.76
£39,897.60
20 - 49
£3,987.84
£79,756.80
50 +
£3,985.91
£199,295.50
About this product
The Queen's Lion returns to guard Hampton Court in gleaming 24-carat form - a classic one-ounce bullion coin from The Royal Mint's Royal Tudor Beasts collection. Struck in 999.9 fine gold with a £100 face value, this 2026 issue pairs David Lawrence's heraldic lion with subtle surface animation on the reverse, while Martin Jennings' official coinage portrait of His Majesty King Charles III features on the obverse. VAT-free as investment gold and exempt from UK Capital Gains Tax, it's a straightforward buy for stackers and series collectors alike. Singles come in protective coin slips; larger orders scale neatly into tubes and monster boxes.
Read more2026 Queen's Lion 1oz Gold Coin Specification
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MaterialGold -
BrandThe Royal Mint -
SeriesTudor Beasts -
MonarchKing Charles III -
Denomination / Size1oz -
CountryUnited Kingdom -
VAT StatusExempt -
CGT StatusExempt
Product Description
The Queen’s Lion stands proudly among the most enduring symbols of English heraldry - a crowned, upright figure representing courage, loyalty, and royal power. In this 2026 release from The Royal Tudor Beasts collection, designer David Lawrence reinterprets the statue that guards the Moat Bridge at Hampton Court Palace. His artwork shows the lion standing protectively over Jane Seymour's badge: a crowned hawthorn tree rising from a gateway, topped by a golden phoenix emerging from flames. Every element carries meaning - rebirth, fidelity, and the stability the Tudor dynasty sought to project after the turmoil of earlier reigns.
Look closely and you'll see a subtle wave pattern in the background that seems to move as the coin catches the light - an optical security feature known as surface animation. Introduced by The Royal Mint in 2021, this micro-engraved texture produces a shimmering effect that not only enhances visual depth but also helps confirm authenticity.
The obverse bears Martin Jennings' definitive coinage portrait of His Majesty King Charles III, the same effigy used across The Royal Mint's bullion range since 2023. Together, the two sides bridge past and present: Tudor heraldry and modern minting precision, united in a single troy ounce of 999.9 fine gold.
Each coin is struck to bullion standard at The Royal Mint's facility in Llantrisant, South Wales. Singles are supplied in protective coin slips for easy handling and storage, while multiples of ten are housed in original tubes. Orders of one hundred coins ship in a sealed 'monster' box.
Delivery Information
Orders placed before 1pm are dispatched the same day via Royal Mail with full tracking and insurance. Delivery is usually next business day, subject to stock. We ship to UK addresses only. In-person collection is available from our Royal Wootton Bassett office; please bring photo ID (driving licence or passport) and proof of address (recent utility bill, bank statement or council tax bill). If you choose our 'click and collect' service, we will notify you when your order is ready for collection.
Investing Information
The 2026 Queen's Lion 1oz Gold Bullion Coin combines timeless symbolism with the precision and assurance of modern minting. Struck by The Royal Mint in 999.9 fine gold, this one-ounce coin continues The Royal Tudor Beast series - a collection inspired by the heraldic statues that celebrate the power and legitimacy of the Tudor dynasty.
As UK legal tender, the Queen's Lion carries a face value of £100 and is exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents. It also qualifies as investment gold, meaning it is completely VAT-free when purchased within the United Kingdom.
Beyond its tax efficiency, this coin offers outstanding liquidity and collectability. The Royal Mint's global reputation ensures each piece is recognised and easily tradable worldwide. For added reassurance, every coin incorporates advanced surface animation technology - a micro-engraved wave pattern that shimmers under light, providing a quick visual confirmation of authenticity.
Whether you're expanding an existing portfolio or beginning your journey into gold ownership, the Queen's Lion offers both historical depth and enduring value.
Please note: Gold Traders cannot provide financial advice. Customers should always conduct their own research or consult an independent adviser before making investment decisions.
Product Specification
Attribute
Detail
Denomination
£100
Metal
999.9 Fine Gold (24ct)
Fine Gold Content
1 troy ounce (31.103 g)
Year
2026
Finish / Quality
Bullion
Series
Royal Tudor Beasts
Reverse Design
The Queen's Lion with Jane Seymour's badge (Designer: David Lawrence)
Obverse
Official coinage portrait of King Charles III (Designer: Martin Jennings)
Security Feature
Surface animation in the reverse background
Packaging
Singles in protective coin slips; 10 coins in original tubes; 100 in a Monster Box
Denomination Information
The Royal Tudor Beasts collection from The Royal Mint celebrates the magnificent stone statues that line the Moat Bridge at Hampton Court Palace - ten heraldic creatures sculpted to assert the legitimacy and power of Henry VIII and his third wife, Jane Seymour.
These beasts once stood as silent sentinels of the Tudor court, their imagery rich with dynastic meaning. The Queen's Lion, the eighth release in the series, symbolises strength, guardianship and royal authority. It supports a shield that bears Jane Seymour's personal badge - a crowned hawthorn tree before a gateway, surmounted by a golden phoenix rising from flames. This emblem represented purity, renewal and devotion, and became an enduring motif in Tudor heraldry.
The Tudor Beasts story is also one of rediscovery. Henry's original statues were buried when parts of the palace moat were filled in during later centuries. Only fragments were recovered during restoration work in the early 1900s, inspiring new sculptures in the 1950s. Those replicas still stand today, continuing the centuries-old tradition that The Royal Mint's artists have now reimagined in gold, silver and platinum.
By translating these legendary figures into precious metal, The Royal Tudor Beasts series connects collectors with a uniquely British legacy - one rooted in art, power, and symbolism. The Queen's Lion captures that spirit with poise and authority, honouring both the history of Hampton Court and the craftsmanship of The Royal Mint.
About Us
Gold Traders is an established UK precious-metals specialist with straightforward pricing, clear communication and fast, insured delivery.
We're an authorised distributor for The Royal Mint, stocking current-year bullion alongside carefully sourced pre-owned items. Order online for same-day dispatch (before 1pm), or click-and-collect from our Royal Wootton Bassett office with ID.
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