The 2016 Queen's Beast Lion 1 oz gold coin is a Royal Mint issue struck in .9999 fine gold, carrying a face value of £100 and representing the first release in the acclaimed Queen's Beast series. It is recognized globally as a legal tender bullion coin from Great Britain and immediately gained traction among collectors and gold buyers for both its design quality and its place as the inaugural entry in a multi-coin series. The one troy ounce format places it firmly within the standard weight class preferred by serious buyers who value straightforward size, purity, and liquidity.
We carry this coin in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, reflecting the Royal Mint's precision production standards. Its .9999 fine gold purity meets the highest threshold recognized in the global bullion market, placing it on par with the Canadian Maple Leaf and other benchmark coins in that regard.
The Queen's Beast series was conceived to celebrate the heraldic symbols that have long been associated with the British royal family. These ten creatures, drawn from the carved stone statues that stood at the entrance to Westminster Abb
…The 2016 Queen's Beast Lion 1 oz gold coin is a Royal Mint issue struck in .9999 fine gold, carrying a face value of £100 and representing the first release in the acclaimed Queen's Beast series. It is recognized globally as a legal tender bullion coin from Great Britain and immediately gained traction among collectors and gold buyers for both its design quality and its place as the inaugural entry in a multi-coin series. The one troy ounce format places it firmly within the standard weight class preferred by serious buyers who value straightforward size, purity, and liquidity.
We carry this coin in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, reflecting the Royal Mint's precision production standards. Its .9999 fine gold purity meets the highest threshold recognized in the global bullion market, placing it on par with the Canadian Maple Leaf and other benchmark coins in that regard.
The Queen's Beast series was conceived to celebrate the heraldic symbols that have long been associated with the British royal family. These ten creatures, drawn from the carved stone statues that stood at the entrance to Westminster Abbey during Queen Elizabeth II's 1953 coronation, provided the thematic foundation for the entire series. The Lion of England was chosen as the first release, anchoring the series with one of the most historically significant emblems of the British crown.
The Royal Mint, operating since the ninth century, brings an unparalleled institutional history to every coin it produces. Its transition from the Tower of London to Llantrisant, Wales, in the late 1960s marked the beginning of its modern minting era, and today it operates as a world-class producer of collector and bullion coins recognized across international markets. The Queen's Beast series, launched in 2016, represents one of the most ambitious collector bullion programs the Royal Mint has undertaken in recent decades.
The obverse of this coin features Jody Clark's fifth-definitive effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, which was introduced in 2015 and is among the most detailed royal portrait designs in modern British coinage. The portrait is accompanied by the standard inscriptions identifying denomination, issuing nation, and the sovereign's name. Clark's rendering is considered a refined departure from earlier effigies, with particular attention given to the intricacy of the crown and facial detail.
The reverse, designed by sculptor Jody Clark as well, depicts the Lion of England in a bold, heraldic posture, holding a shield emblazoned with the royal coat of arms. The composition is striking in its use of relief and negative space, with the lion rendered in a manner that reflects classical British heraldic art while taking full advantage of the coin's format. Inscriptions on the reverse include "Queen's Beast," the year of issue, and the weight and purity designations. The overall aesthetic conveys both historical weight and strong visual identity, qualities that distinguish this issue from standard bullion coin designs.
Each coin is struck by the Royal Mint to exacting tolerances, with the .9999 fine gold standard independently reinforcing authenticity through measurable purity. The Royal Mint's reputation as one of the world's oldest and most respected minting institutions supports the global acceptance of this coin without requiring third-party certification for standard bullion transactions. That said, third-party graded versions of this issue exist through PCGS and NGC for buyers who prefer certified examples, and as authorized dealers for both services, we are well-positioned to assist with those needs.
Every coin we carry is verified for authenticity, weight, and purity before it reaches our customers. The Queen's Beast Lion's detailed reverse design, combined with the Royal Mint's production precision, makes irregularities readily apparent, which contributes meaningfully to counterfeit resistance at the point of examination.
Brilliant Uncirculated designates a coin struck for general distribution using standard bullion production methods, but with dies and planchets that deliver sharp detail and a clean, lustrous surface. These coins are not handled or circulated, and they retain the full visual quality intended at the time of striking. Minor contact marks from coin-to-coin contact during packaging are possible and are characteristic of BU-grade bullion coins rather than an indication of a problem.
Individual coins ship in protective plastic flips to preserve their condition in transit. The standard inner pack for this Royal Mint issue is a tube of 10 coins, and a full sealed box contains 100 coins across 10 tubes. If you are purchasing a single coin or a small quantity, it will arrive in a flip; tube and sealed box formats apply to purchases at or above those respective thresholds. Packaging is designed to maintain coin integrity from the point of fulfillment through delivery.
Pricing for the Queen's Beast Lion tracks the live spot price of gold, with a premium applied above spot to account for production costs, the Royal Mint's brand equity, and the collector appeal associated with first-year-of-issue status within a multi-coin series. Series-first coins like this one have historically maintained slightly firmer premiums than mid-series releases, reflecting sustained demand from set collectors who prioritize completing the full ten-coin program.
Our pricing structure is built around real-time market conditions and is designed to reflect transparent, current data rather than fixed retail margins. The bid/ask spread displayed on this product page gives buyers a clear view of the complete transaction picture, including both the acquisition cost and the current resale context, which we believe is essential information for any informed purchase decision.
The Queen's Beast Lion benefits from the recognition that comes with Royal Mint issuance, legal tender status, and its position as the first entry in one of the most widely followed modern British coin series. One-ounce government-backed gold coins in .9999 purity trade with ease across dealer networks, secondary markets, and peer-to-peer channels globally. The series context adds a collector-driven demand layer that distinguishes this coin from standard bullion offerings with no numismatic identity.
We operate as a two-way market, which means customers can sell back into our ecosystem at competitive wholesale-referenced buyback prices. Liquidity considerations are built into how we present this product rather than treated as an afterthought. Understanding where a coin trades on the bid side before purchasing it provides a more complete picture of what ownership actually looks like over time.
The Queen's Beast Lion holds a distinct position in the modern bullion coin landscape. As a first-edition release within a ten-coin series that has since become one of the most collected Royal Mint programs of recent decades, it carries both bullion fundamentals and a well-defined collector identity. Buyers who entered the series at the start have held a coin that has not only maintained strong recognition but has also remained in active demand among set builders seeking to complete the full program.
The .9999 fine gold purity, one troy ounce format, and Royal Mint pedigree ensure that this coin meets the standards expected in serious bullion transactions while also offering a design quality that makes it appealing beyond pure weight-and-purity considerations. For buyers focused on government-issued gold with strong market presence and visual distinction, this coin represents a well-rounded option within the one-ounce gold category.
We have built our reputation since 2010 around transparency, competitive pricing, and a straightforward buying and selling experience that treats customers as informed participants rather than a captive audience. Our A rating with the Better Business Bureau, membership in the American Numismatic Association, and membership in the National Coin and Bullion Association reflect the standards we hold ourselves to across every transaction. As authorized dealers for both PCGS and NGC, we are equipped to assist buyers whether they are purchasing raw bullion or certified examples.
Our two-way market model means we are actively engaged on both the buy and sell sides of every product we carry. We do not simply sell coins and disappear from the relationship. Every aspect of the experience, from how pricing is presented to how fulfillment is handled to how buyback pricing is structured, is designed around long-term trust rather than transactional convenience. We support purchases across a broad range of payment options and provide responsive customer service for buyers who have questions before, during, or after a transaction.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing on products like the Queen's Beast Lion, allowing them to see exactly how this coin is priced and traded at the wholesale level in real time. Rather than navigating retail markups or static price sheets, Pro members transact at current market pricing that adjusts naturally with supply, demand, and broader gold market conditions. For a coin with both bullion weight and collector demand characteristics, having that level of pricing transparency is particularly useful when evaluating whether current premiums are elevated or compressed relative to historical norms.
Pro also provides real-time portfolio valuation using live wholesale bid pricing, which means holdings are measured against current liquidation values rather than estimated retail figures. Proprietary market intelligence tools, including premium analysis and spread metrics, allow members to evaluate this coin with the same analytical rigor typically reserved for more traditional financial instruments. For buyers who want to move beyond surface-level pricing and understand how a product actually behaves in the market, Pro provides a meaningfully different level of access.
We support a wide range of payment methods to make the purchasing process straightforward and secure. Accepted options include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, bank-connected payments through Plaid, wire transfer, paper check, and cryptocurrency payments through BitPay. Whether you are buying a single coin or a larger quantity, each payment method is supported within a secure transaction environment designed to protect your information and ensure reliable fulfillment from start to finish.
Product ID: BST-0010037FE9
| Year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Precious Metal Type | Gold |
| Bullion Coin Type | Queen's Beasts |
| Format | Coin |
| Country of Origin | Great Britain |
| Brand/Mint | The Royal Mint |
| Purity | 0.9999 |
| Weight | 1 oz |
| Diameter (mm) | 32.69 mm |
| Inner Pack (Quantity) | 10 |
| Outer Pack (Quantity) | 100 |
| Grade | BU |
The 2016 Queen's Beast Lion 1 oz gold coin is a Royal Mint issue struck in .9999 fine gold, carrying a face value of £100 and representing the first release in the acclaimed Queen's Beast series. It is recognized globally as a legal tender bullion coin from Great Britain and immediately gained traction among collectors and gold buyers for both its design quality and its place as the inaugural entry in a multi-coin series. The one troy ounce format places it firmly within the standard weight class preferred by serious buyers who value straightforward size, purity, and liquidity.
We carry this coin in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, reflecting the Royal Mint's precision production standards. Its .9999 fine gold purity meets the highest threshold recognized in the global bullion market, placing it on par with the Canadian Maple Leaf and other benchmark coins in that regard.
The Queen's Beast series was conceived to celebrate the heraldic symbols that have long been associated with the British royal family. These ten creatures, drawn from the carved stone statues that stood at the entrance to Westminster Abb
…The 2016 Queen's Beast Lion 1 oz gold coin is a Royal Mint issue struck in .9999 fine gold, carrying a face value of £100 and representing the first release in the acclaimed Queen's Beast series. It is recognized globally as a legal tender bullion coin from Great Britain and immediately gained traction among collectors and gold buyers for both its design quality and its place as the inaugural entry in a multi-coin series. The one troy ounce format places it firmly within the standard weight class preferred by serious buyers who value straightforward size, purity, and liquidity.
We carry this coin in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, reflecting the Royal Mint's precision production standards. Its .9999 fine gold purity meets the highest threshold recognized in the global bullion market, placing it on par with the Canadian Maple Leaf and other benchmark coins in that regard.
The Queen's Beast series was conceived to celebrate the heraldic symbols that have long been associated with the British royal family. These ten creatures, drawn from the carved stone statues that stood at the entrance to Westminster Abbey during Queen Elizabeth II's 1953 coronation, provided the thematic foundation for the entire series. The Lion of England was chosen as the first release, anchoring the series with one of the most historically significant emblems of the British crown.
The Royal Mint, operating since the ninth century, brings an unparalleled institutional history to every coin it produces. Its transition from the Tower of London to Llantrisant, Wales, in the late 1960s marked the beginning of its modern minting era, and today it operates as a world-class producer of collector and bullion coins recognized across international markets. The Queen's Beast series, launched in 2016, represents one of the most ambitious collector bullion programs the Royal Mint has undertaken in recent decades.
The obverse of this coin features Jody Clark's fifth-definitive effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, which was introduced in 2015 and is among the most detailed royal portrait designs in modern British coinage. The portrait is accompanied by the standard inscriptions identifying denomination, issuing nation, and the sovereign's name. Clark's rendering is considered a refined departure from earlier effigies, with particular attention given to the intricacy of the crown and facial detail.
The reverse, designed by sculptor Jody Clark as well, depicts the Lion of England in a bold, heraldic posture, holding a shield emblazoned with the royal coat of arms. The composition is striking in its use of relief and negative space, with the lion rendered in a manner that reflects classical British heraldic art while taking full advantage of the coin's format. Inscriptions on the reverse include "Queen's Beast," the year of issue, and the weight and purity designations. The overall aesthetic conveys both historical weight and strong visual identity, qualities that distinguish this issue from standard bullion coin designs.
Each coin is struck by the Royal Mint to exacting tolerances, with the .9999 fine gold standard independently reinforcing authenticity through measurable purity. The Royal Mint's reputation as one of the world's oldest and most respected minting institutions supports the global acceptance of this coin without requiring third-party certification for standard bullion transactions. That said, third-party graded versions of this issue exist through PCGS and NGC for buyers who prefer certified examples, and as authorized dealers for both services, we are well-positioned to assist with those needs.
Every coin we carry is verified for authenticity, weight, and purity before it reaches our customers. The Queen's Beast Lion's detailed reverse design, combined with the Royal Mint's production precision, makes irregularities readily apparent, which contributes meaningfully to counterfeit resistance at the point of examination.
Brilliant Uncirculated designates a coin struck for general distribution using standard bullion production methods, but with dies and planchets that deliver sharp detail and a clean, lustrous surface. These coins are not handled or circulated, and they retain the full visual quality intended at the time of striking. Minor contact marks from coin-to-coin contact during packaging are possible and are characteristic of BU-grade bullion coins rather than an indication of a problem.
Individual coins ship in protective plastic flips to preserve their condition in transit. The standard inner pack for this Royal Mint issue is a tube of 10 coins, and a full sealed box contains 100 coins across 10 tubes. If you are purchasing a single coin or a small quantity, it will arrive in a flip; tube and sealed box formats apply to purchases at or above those respective thresholds. Packaging is designed to maintain coin integrity from the point of fulfillment through delivery.
Pricing for the Queen's Beast Lion tracks the live spot price of gold, with a premium applied above spot to account for production costs, the Royal Mint's brand equity, and the collector appeal associated with first-year-of-issue status within a multi-coin series. Series-first coins like this one have historically maintained slightly firmer premiums than mid-series releases, reflecting sustained demand from set collectors who prioritize completing the full ten-coin program.
Our pricing structure is built around real-time market conditions and is designed to reflect transparent, current data rather than fixed retail margins. The bid/ask spread displayed on this product page gives buyers a clear view of the complete transaction picture, including both the acquisition cost and the current resale context, which we believe is essential information for any informed purchase decision.
The Queen's Beast Lion benefits from the recognition that comes with Royal Mint issuance, legal tender status, and its position as the first entry in one of the most widely followed modern British coin series. One-ounce government-backed gold coins in .9999 purity trade with ease across dealer networks, secondary markets, and peer-to-peer channels globally. The series context adds a collector-driven demand layer that distinguishes this coin from standard bullion offerings with no numismatic identity.
We operate as a two-way market, which means customers can sell back into our ecosystem at competitive wholesale-referenced buyback prices. Liquidity considerations are built into how we present this product rather than treated as an afterthought. Understanding where a coin trades on the bid side before purchasing it provides a more complete picture of what ownership actually looks like over time.
The Queen's Beast Lion holds a distinct position in the modern bullion coin landscape. As a first-edition release within a ten-coin series that has since become one of the most collected Royal Mint programs of recent decades, it carries both bullion fundamentals and a well-defined collector identity. Buyers who entered the series at the start have held a coin that has not only maintained strong recognition but has also remained in active demand among set builders seeking to complete the full program.
The .9999 fine gold purity, one troy ounce format, and Royal Mint pedigree ensure that this coin meets the standards expected in serious bullion transactions while also offering a design quality that makes it appealing beyond pure weight-and-purity considerations. For buyers focused on government-issued gold with strong market presence and visual distinction, this coin represents a well-rounded option within the one-ounce gold category.
We have built our reputation since 2010 around transparency, competitive pricing, and a straightforward buying and selling experience that treats customers as informed participants rather than a captive audience. Our A rating with the Better Business Bureau, membership in the American Numismatic Association, and membership in the National Coin and Bullion Association reflect the standards we hold ourselves to across every transaction. As authorized dealers for both PCGS and NGC, we are equipped to assist buyers whether they are purchasing raw bullion or certified examples.
Our two-way market model means we are actively engaged on both the buy and sell sides of every product we carry. We do not simply sell coins and disappear from the relationship. Every aspect of the experience, from how pricing is presented to how fulfillment is handled to how buyback pricing is structured, is designed around long-term trust rather than transactional convenience. We support purchases across a broad range of payment options and provide responsive customer service for buyers who have questions before, during, or after a transaction.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing on products like the Queen's Beast Lion, allowing them to see exactly how this coin is priced and traded at the wholesale level in real time. Rather than navigating retail markups or static price sheets, Pro members transact at current market pricing that adjusts naturally with supply, demand, and broader gold market conditions. For a coin with both bullion weight and collector demand characteristics, having that level of pricing transparency is particularly useful when evaluating whether current premiums are elevated or compressed relative to historical norms.
Pro also provides real-time portfolio valuation using live wholesale bid pricing, which means holdings are measured against current liquidation values rather than estimated retail figures. Proprietary market intelligence tools, including premium analysis and spread metrics, allow members to evaluate this coin with the same analytical rigor typically reserved for more traditional financial instruments. For buyers who want to move beyond surface-level pricing and understand how a product actually behaves in the market, Pro provides a meaningfully different level of access.
We support a wide range of payment methods to make the purchasing process straightforward and secure. Accepted options include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, bank-connected payments through Plaid, wire transfer, paper check, and cryptocurrency payments through BitPay. Whether you are buying a single coin or a larger quantity, each payment method is supported within a secure transaction environment designed to protect your information and ensure reliable fulfillment from start to finish.
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