The 2024 Seymour Unicorn 1oz Gold Proof - Royal Tudor Beasts - Charles IIIThis One Ounce 999.9 Gold Proof coin features the Seymour Unicorn, which is part of the Royal Mint's Royal Tudor Beasts collection. Diameter 32.69mm and weighs 31.21g. Denominated £100.
Commissioned by Henry VIII, the Seymour Unicorn stands opposite the King’s Lion of England on the Moat Bridge at Hampton Court Palace. It was Jane Seymour’s chief supporter.
The Royal Tudor Beasts from the Royal Mint commemorate the ten heraldic beasts that line the Moat Bridge of Hampton Court Palace. The Seymour Unicorn Five pounds coin was the fifth to be released in this series.
The coin is available as £5 BU, and in various weights of Silver and Gold. These coins are available (subject to stock) from the Royal Mint Shop.
Created at the request of King Henry VIII, the 10 beasts are: The Seymour Panther, the Lion of England, the Bull of Clarence, the Tudor Dragon, the Greyhound of Richmond, the Royal Dragon, the Yale of Beaufort, the Seymour Unicorn, the Queen’s Panther and the Queen’s Lion.
The Reverse, by David Lawrence, depicts the Seymour Unicorn. Legend is "SEYMOUR UNICORN" and dated "2024".
Edge is milled.
The Obverse shows a portrait of King Charles III by Martin Jennings. Legend is "CHARLES III D G REX F D 100 POUNDS 2024".The coin is dated 2024 on both the Obverse and on the Reverse. Limited Edition is 250 with a maximum mintage of 260.
Image credit: The Royal Mint
Mintage: 250 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 2024. See Coins and Events of 2024
Monarch/Ruler: Charles III (2022-Present)
Category: Gold Coins. See more Gold Coins coins
Collection: Royal Tudor Beasts. See the Royal Tudor Beasts collection
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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