2027 Una and the Lion 1oz Gold Bullion Coin
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Pre-order. Expected shipping w/c 16 Nov 2026. The 2027 Una and the Lion 1oz Gold Bullion Coin brings William Wyon's celebrated 1839 design to the bullion range of The Royal Mint, remastered in fine detail for a new generation of investors. Struck from a full troy ounce of 999.9 fine gold, it's UK legal tender with a £100 face value, so it's free from VAT and, for UK residents, from Capital Gains Tax. As an Official Partner of The Royal Mint, Gold Traders sources these coins directly from the mint.
Read more2027 Una and the Lion 1oz Gold Specification
Struck by The Royal Mint in 999.9 fine gold, with William Wyon's remastered Una and the Lion design and the official portrait of King Charles III by Martin Jennings.
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MaterialGold -
BrandThe Royal Mint -
SeriesUna and the Lion -
MonarchKing Charles III -
Denomination / Size1 Ounce -
CountryUnited Kingdom -
VAT StatusExempt -
CGT StatusExempt
Product Description
Many collectors call William Wyon's Una and the Lion the most beautiful British coin ever made. For 2027, The Royal Mint has brought the design into its bullion range, so you can own it in a full ounce of fine gold at a price linked to the gold market, rather than the prices paid for rare originals.
A masterpiece, remastered
The reverse shows Una, crowned and holding a sceptre, guiding a lion that walks calmly by her side. The Royal Mint has remastered Wyon's original engraving in exquisite detail, from the folds of Una's robes to the lion's flowing mane.
Around the design runs the Latin inscription 'DIRIGE DEUS GRESSUS MEOS', which means 'May God direct my steps'. The date is shown in Roman numerals as 'MMXXVII', just as Wyon showed the year 1839 as 'MDCCCXXXIX' on his original coin.
The story behind the design
Una and the lion come from The Faerie Queene, Edmund Spenser's epic poem first published in 1590. Una is the daughter of a king and queen imprisoned by a dragon. On her quest to free them, she meets a fierce lion who is so taken by her beauty and innocence that he becomes her champion.
Wyon used the story to honour the young Queen Victoria, showing her as Una on a gold £5 coin in 1839. For the full history of the design, read this in-depth article on William Wyon's Una and the Lion from our sister company, The Britannia Coin Company.
King Charles III on the obverse
The obverse carries the official coinage portrait of His Majesty King Charles III, designed by Martin Jennings, together with the coin's £100 face value.
Built-in security
Surface animation on the reverse adds an extra layer of security against counterfeiting. It's one of the features The Royal Mint uses to protect its bullion coins, so you can buy and sell with confidence.
Key features
- One troy ounce of 999.9 fine gold, with a total weight of 31.21g
- Diameter of 32.69mm
- £100 face value and UK legal tender
- William Wyon's 1839 Una and the Lion design, remastered by The Royal Mint
- Official portrait of King Charles III by Martin Jennings
- Surface animation security feature
- VAT-free, and free from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents
Packaging
Single coins are sent to you in a protective coin flip. If you order 10 coins, they arrive together in a tube.
Gold with a story to tell
This coin brings together the things many investors look for in bullion, pure gold, a trusted mint and favourable UK tax treatment, with one of the most admired designs in coin history.
Delivery Information
We send every order by Royal Mail Special Delivery, fully insured and tracked all the way to your door.
Orders placed before 1pm, Monday to Friday, are normally dispatched the same day, subject to stock. As an Official Partner of The Royal Mint, we buy our new coins directly from the mint, and every order is packed and sent out by our own team.
Prefer to collect? Choose 'Click & Collect' at checkout and there's no postage to pay. Your coin will be ready for you at our Royal Wootton Bassett branch, and we'll email you when it's waiting. Please bring official photo ID, such as a passport or driving licence.
We take payment by UK debit card or bank transfer. Credit cards aren't accepted. For larger orders, we may contact you to arrange payment by bank transfer before dispatch.
We supply customers in the UK only.
Investing Information
No VAT on gold
Investment gold that meets the official criteria is exempt from VAT in the UK. This coin qualifies, so there's no VAT added to the price.
Capital Gains Tax
The Una and the Lion 1oz gold coin is UK legal tender, and UK legal tender coins are exempt from Capital Gains Tax. For UK residents, that means any profit you make when you sell is free from CGT, which can be especially useful if you're building a larger holding.
Bullion pricing, famous design
As a bullion coin, its price follows the live gold price rather than the collector market. Even so, the design has real pedigree. An original 1839 Una and the Lion £5 coin sold for almost €1 million at auction in 2020. That doesn't mean this bullion coin will carry a collector premium, but it shows how highly the design is regarded.
Selling in the future
Royal Mint gold coins are widely recognised by UK dealers. When you sell, the price you receive will follow the gold price on the day, and Gold Traders buys gold coins too.
Please note: we're happy to explain the facts about how this coin is taxed, but we can't give personal financial advice. Please do your own research, and speak to a qualified adviser if you need to, before you invest.
Product Specification
Attribute
Detail
Metal
Gold
Fineness
999.9 (24 carat)
Gold content
1 troy oz (31.10g)
Total weight
31.21g
Diameter
32.69mm
Face value
£100
Obverse
King Charles III by Martin Jennings
Reverse
Una and the Lion by William Wyon (remastered)
Inscription
DIRIGE DEUS GRESSUS MEOS
Date
MMXXVII (2027)
Security feature
Surface animation
Production standard
Bullion
Mint
The Royal Mint
Packaging
Coin flip (single coins), tube (10 coins)
Denomination Information
William Wyon, master engraver
William Wyon came from a family of engravers and medallists. He became Chief Engraver at The Royal Mint in 1828, and in 1838 he became the first medallist to be elected an associate of the Royal Academy.
Wyon is best known for his portraits of Queen Victoria. His 'Young Head' portrait appeared on her coins for decades, and a medal portrait he engraved was used for the Penny Black, the world's first adhesive postage stamp.
The 1839 gold £5 coin
Wyon's Una and the Lion first appeared on a gold £5 coin in 1839, made to complete a set of coins celebrating Queen Victoria's coronation. Only around 400 were struck, and they were never meant for everyday use. Showing a reigning monarch as a character from a poem was a bold choice, and the coin is now one of the most sought-after in British numismatics.
A modern revival
In 2019, The Royal Mint chose Una and the Lion as the first design in its Great Engravers collection. For 2027, the design has been remastered for The Royal Mint's bullion range, with coins struck in fine gold and fine silver.
The 1oz gold coin
The one ounce coin is the flagship size for gold bullion. It holds a full troy ounce of pure gold and is the easiest size to compare against the gold price, which is quoted per troy ounce. The larger surface also shows Wyon's fine detail at its best.
Want to learn more? Our sister company has written a detailed history of William Wyon's Una and the Lion.
About Us
Gold Traders is an Official Partner of The Royal Mint and an authorised distributor for its bullion coins. We're the only partner of The Royal Mint based in the South West, and we buy our new coins directly from the mint, so their authenticity is guaranteed.
With over 1,100 years of history, The Royal Mint is the original British maker of well-crafted, thoughtfully designed products, services and experiences.
We've been trading in precious metals since 2008. We were the first precious metals company in the UK to be accredited by Trading Standards through the national Buy With Confidence scheme, and we're members of the British Numismatic Trade Association.
Why customers choose us:
- New coins sourced directly from The Royal Mint
- Clear pricing linked to the live gold market
- Fully insured Royal Mail delivery across the UK
- Collection from our Royal Wootton Bassett office (with photo ID and proof of address)
You can read our customer reviews on Trustpilot, Google and FreeIndex. We can't give personal financial advice, but our team is always happy to help with questions about this coin or your order.
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