2027 Una and the Lion 1oz Silver Bullion Coin

Delivery Information

All orders are posted by Royal Mail Special Delivery, with full insurance and tracking.

Place your order before 1pm, Monday to Friday, and if it's in stock we'll normally dispatch it that day. As an Official Partner of The Royal Mint, we buy our new stock direct from the mint, and our own team handles every dispatch.

Collection is available too. Select 'Click & Collect' at checkout and you won't be charged for postage. Your order will be kept at our Royal Wootton Bassett branch, and we'll email you when it's ready. Please bring official photo ID, for example a passport or driving licence.

Payment can be made by UK debit card or bank transfer. We don't accept credit cards.

We only sell to customers in the UK.

Investing Information

VAT on silver

Unlike gold, silver isn't exempt from VAT in the UK. VAT at the standard rate applies to new silver coins, and it's included in the price shown.

Capital Gains Tax

The Una and the Lion silver coin is UK legal tender, and UK legal tender coins are exempt from Capital Gains Tax. If you're a UK resident, any gain you make when you sell isn't taxed. Silver bars and many foreign silver coins don't have this exemption.

How silver prices move

Silver's price can rise and fall more sharply than gold's, partly because so much of it is used by industry, in things like electronics and solar panels.

Selling in the future

When you come to sell, what you receive will follow the silver price at the time. Gold Traders buys silver too, and you can check our current silver prices at any time.

Good to know: we can share the facts about how this coin is taxed, but we can't offer personal financial advice. Please do your own research, and get professional guidance if you need it, before you invest.

Product Specification

Denomination Information

Wyon at his peak

By 1839, William Wyon was at the top of his profession. He'd been Chief Engraver at The Royal Mint for over a decade, and in 1838 he became the first medallist to be made an associate of the Royal Academy. His 'Young Head' portrait of Victoria was already appearing on British coins.

A coronation masterpiece

Una and the Lion was Wyon's design for the gold £5 coin of 1839, part of a set marking Queen Victoria's coronation the year before. The obverse showed the young Queen, and the reverse showed her again, this time as Una guiding the lion.

Only around 400 were made. In 2020, one sold at auction for almost €1 million, a record for a British coin at the time.

Wyon's design in silver

Silver's bright surface suits Wyon's fine engraving, and the 38.61mm coin gives the artwork plenty of room. It's the most affordable way to own the full-size design.

The 2027 range

After first reviving the design in 2019 for its Great Engravers collection, The Royal Mint has now released Una and the Lion as a 2027 bullion coin. The range includes 1oz and 1/10oz gold coins alongside this 1oz silver coin.

About Us

As an Official Partner of The Royal Mint and an authorised distributor for its bullion, Gold Traders buys new coins straight from the mint. We're also the only partner of The Royal Mint in the South West.

With over 1,100 years of history, The Royal Mint is the original British maker of well-crafted, thoughtfully designed products, services and experiences.

Gold Traders has been in the precious metals trade since 2008. We became the first precious metals company in the UK to earn Trading Standards accreditation through the Buy With Confidence scheme, and we're members of the British Numismatic Trade Association.

Why buy from us?

• Coins sourced directly from The Royal Mint
• Lower prices per coin when you buy in quantity
• Fully insured, tracked delivery across the UK
• Collection from our Royal Wootton Bassett office (photo ID and proof of address needed)

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