2022 Britain Queen's Beasts Greyhound of Richmond 10 oz Silver BU

2022 10 oz Silver Queen's Beasts White Greyhound of Richmond

The Royal Mint has once again proven its impeccable dedication to producing British coinage that faithfully represents the nation's rich heritage. Tenth in the immensely popular ten-coin Queen's Beasts series, this 2022 10 oz Silver Queen's Beasts White Greyhound of Richmond was designed for the British Royal Mint by the highly respected artist, Jody Clark. As with the nine previous releases, the intricate detail captured on the image is truly awesome!

This magnificent 2022 10 oz Silver Queen's Beasts White Greyhound of Richmond 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 10 oz weight, this bullion coin series has become a highly treasured favorite among collectors and precious metals investors worldwide.

This is the tenth and final release of the phenomenal series. BOLD is certain that you will agree that this has been an extremely satisfying series to experience as it has continued to develop from its first outstanding release in 2016!

The Heraldic White Greyhound of Richmond

The coin's obverse displays Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and the 10 pounds face value. The background pattern features the Royal Mint's guilloché texture design.

The stunning reverse of this 2021 10oz Silver Queen's Beasts White Greyhound of Richmond coin features the image of the White Greyhound of Richmond, presented with regal distinction. The finely detailed image of the white greyhound is depicted upright upon its hind legs, with front paws resting on the shield.

The greyhound's head is proudly raised high. Its powerful, lean muscular body demonstrates its strength and stamina. This handsome design is truly worthy of the regal subject. The shield bears the Tudor Rose with a Royal Crown. Inscriptions encircling the rim include, "WHITE GREYHOUND OF RICHMOND . 10 OZ . FINE SILVER 999 . 2022."

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.

As shared by the mint, "Swift and keen-eyed, greyhounds were bred to chase game. Dogs of this kind were present in Britain during Roman times and were included in royal hunting packs as early as the twelfth century, enhancing their prestige. In heraldry, the greyhound is associated with qualities such as fitness and skill, as well as faithfulness and loyalty. Elevated to royal status by Edward III, all of his descendants used the greyhound as a badge. It became closely associated with the House of Lancaster before passing to the Tudor family. Henry VII, the first Tudor monarch, displayed it to emphasize his dynastic right to rule."