2022 Silver Great Britain Royal Arms - 1 oz

2022 Great Britain 1oz Silver Royal Arms BU

The Royal Mint unveiled the new design of Great Britain Silver Royal Arms BU coin with the 2019 release. This new design was extremely well received with great acclaim! Timothy Noad, a highly accomplished and recognized designer, created this stunning reinterpretation of the design. The original was created by Eric Sewell, Royal British Mint Chief Designer during the 1970s, and first displayed on the 1983 British 2 Pound coin.

The new design presents a fresh perspective on a timeless, iconic British emblem! This 2022 Great Britain 1oz Silver Royal Arms BU coin is the fourth year release of the new design.

Highlights

• 2022 Great Britain 1oz Silver Royal Arms BU.
• Contains 1 troy oz of .999 fine Silver Coin (BU).
• Obverse: Displays the Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, against the Royal Mint's guilloché obverse pattern. Inscriptions include "ELIZABETH II D. G. REG. F. D." and the 2 pounds face value.
• Reverse: Features a stunningly fresh interpretation of the Royal Arms beautifully detailed by Timothy Noad. Also included are the issue date, and the coin's weight and purity.
• 2-pound face value.
• Sovereign coin backed by the British government.

The Heraldic Royal Arms

The obverse displays the right-facing profile of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, introduced in 2016, and designed by Royal Mint engraver Jody Clark. Inscriptions include "ELIZABETH II D. G. REG. F. D." and the 2 pounds face value.

The reverse depicts this new design of the Royal Arms. Of course, all of the original elements are included, featuring the quartered shield. Each of the four quadrants represents the nations of the United Kingdom and the heraldry of their historic monarchs. The first and fourth quadrants display the three passant guardant lions of England. The second quadrant features the lion rampant representing Scotland. In the third position, the harp of Ireland is represented. The shield is supported on the left by the strength of the crowned lion of England. To its right, stands ready the awesome unicorn of Scotland. Topping the heraldic shield is the stunning royal crown.

Consistent with the original design, a leather buckled garter encircles the shield, including the declaration "HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE," translated, "Shame on he who thinks evil on it!" The overall design is highlighted by a micro-engraved, fine-line starburst pattern filling the background field. Inscriptions include "2022. 1 oz FINE SILVER 999."

The Royal Arms has stood strong before the nations of the world as the single-most recognized symbol of the United Kingdom's sovereignty, as well as that of the pride of its people. The modernization of this design will continue to extend that recognition well into the future!