2021 Britain Queen's Beasts Griffin of Edward III 1 oz Silver Proof

2021 1oz Silver Queen's Beasts Griffin Proof

The Royal Mint has once again proven its impeccable dedication to producing British coinage that faithfully represents the nation's rich heritage. This 2021 1oz Silver Queen's Beasts Griffin Proof edition was designed for the British Royal Mint by the highly respected artist, Jody Clark. As with all previous releases, the intricate detail captured on the image is truly awesome!

This magnificent 2021 1oz Silver Queen's Beasts Griffin Proof edition contributes greatly to the centuries of British heritage represented in the 10 original painted plaster statues of 1953. Minted in high-relief with highest purity and 1 oz weight, this silver bullion coin series has become a highly treasured favorite among collectors and precious metals investors world-wide. The coin's obverse displays Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and the 2 pounds face value. The Queen's portrait was also designed by Jody Clark and adopted into British coinage since 2016.

Highlights

• 2021 1oz Silver Queen's Beasts Griffin Proof.
• Limited Edition Packaging mintage of only 4,400 pieces!
• Contains 1 troy oz of .999 fine silver.
• Struck in high-relief.
• Coin is presented in a distinctive black display case with Certificate of Authenticity.
• Obverse: Displays Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, against the brilliance of a clean background. Inscriptions include "ELIZABETH II . D. G. REG. F. D." and the 2 pounds face value.
• Reverse: Features the heraldic detailed image representing the Griffin of Edward III, the issue date, and the coin's weight and purity.
• 2 pounds face value.
• Sovereign coin backed by the British government.

Heraldic Griffin of Edward III

The reverse features a highly detailed, majestic griffin, clutching a shield with its claws. The griffin spreads its wings towards the heights of the sky, with its long tail wrapped trailing behind. Encircling the rim are the inscriptions, "Griffin of Edward III," the coin's weight, purity and year.

As noted by the mint,

"Part lion, part eagle, the griffin combines the courage of the king of beasts and the air, to create a creature more powerful than either. In heraldry the griffin is a sentinel, often standing guard on roofs and doors, and is a guardian of sacred objects and a talisman against evil. First used as a royal beast by Edward III, the epitome of medieval kingship, the griffin's coronation shield depicts Windsor Castle, where Edward founded the Order of the Garter in 1348."

History

The Queen's Beasts are ten heraldic statues depicting the genealogy of Queen Elizabeth II. The statues were created by the British sculptor James Woodford in 1953 for the Queen's coronation, and temporarily set up in front of the western annex to Westminster Abbey, the coronation church of the British monarchy. Today, the almost 2-meters high painted plaster figures are on display in the Canadian Museum of History in Ottawa.

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