The 2018 Queen's Beasts Unicorn is a 2 troy oz silver coin struck by the Royal Mint of the United Kingdom, carrying a face value of 5 pounds and issued as legal tender of Great Britain. It is composed of .9999 fine silver, placing it among the purest sovereign-minted silver coins available in the bullion market. The coin belongs to the Queen's Beasts series, a ten-coin program based on the heraldic champions that stood guard at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.
We carry the Brilliant Uncirculated version of this coin, which represents the standard bullion strike from the Royal Mint. Its recognizable design, substantial 2 oz format, and exceptional purity make it a well-regarded piece within the broader Queen's Beasts lineup.
The Queen's Beasts series was launched by the Royal Mint in 2016 and drew its imagery from the ten stone statues commissioned for Queen Elizabeth II's coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey. Each creature in the series represents a heraldic line of ancestry tied to the British royal family, with the Unicorn of Scotland standing as one of the most iconic figures
…The 2018 Queen's Beasts Unicorn is a 2 troy oz silver coin struck by the Royal Mint of the United Kingdom, carrying a face value of 5 pounds and issued as legal tender of Great Britain. It is composed of .9999 fine silver, placing it among the purest sovereign-minted silver coins available in the bullion market. The coin belongs to the Queen's Beasts series, a ten-coin program based on the heraldic champions that stood guard at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.
We carry the Brilliant Uncirculated version of this coin, which represents the standard bullion strike from the Royal Mint. Its recognizable design, substantial 2 oz format, and exceptional purity make it a well-regarded piece within the broader Queen's Beasts lineup.
The Queen's Beasts series was launched by the Royal Mint in 2016 and drew its imagery from the ten stone statues commissioned for Queen Elizabeth II's coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey. Each creature in the series represents a heraldic line of ancestry tied to the British royal family, with the Unicorn of Scotland standing as one of the most iconic figures in the collection. It is the eighth release in the series, issued in 2018.
The Royal Mint has operated continuously for over 1,100 years, making it one of the oldest and most established minting institutions in the world. Its bullion programs carry global recognition across both collector and dealer markets, and the Queen's Beasts series in particular attracted strong international demand throughout its run. The Unicorn release arrived at a point when the series had already established a dedicated following among silver coin collectors and bullion buyers alike.
The reverse of the coin features the Unicorn of Scotland rendered in bold, high-relief engraving. The unicorn stands rampant, holding a shield bearing the royal arms of Scotland, surrounded by clean fields that allow the detail of the creature's mane and posture to read clearly. The inscription "THE UNICORN OF SCOTLAND" appears alongside the coin's weight, purity, and year of issue.
The obverse carries the fifth definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by sculptor Jody Clark, an effigy that has appeared on Royal Mint coins since 2015. The portrait is presented with fine detail characteristic of the Royal Mint's modern coin production, framed by the monarch's name and the legal tender denomination. The overall composition reflects the precision and consistency that the Royal Mint consistently brings to its sovereign bullion programs.
The Royal Mint strikes this coin to a declared purity of .9999 fine silver, and each coin is produced under rigorous quality control standards maintained by one of the world's most technically sophisticated minting operations. The 2 oz weight and .9999 fineness are struck directly into the coin, giving buyers immediate reference to the coin's metallic content without relying on external documentation alone.
Every coin we carry is verified for authenticity, weight, and purity before it reaches a customer. Our authorized dealer relationships with both PCGS and NGC further support authentication when coins are submitted for third-party grading. Buyers who receive this coin in its standard BU state can have confidence that it originates from a government mint with an established global reputation and centuries of documented production history.
Brilliant Uncirculated, or BU, describes a coin that has been freshly struck and not placed into general circulation. BU coins are handled minimally after production and retain their original mint luster and surface detail. Minor handling marks from the minting and packaging process may be present, as they are on virtually all BU bullion coins, but these do not affect the metal content or represent any deviation from standard.
Individual coins ship in a protective plastic flip. The standard tube for this series holds 10 coins, and quantities at that level ship together in a sealed Royal Mint tube. Larger orders will typically ship in sealed multiples of those tubes. Packaging is handled with care to preserve surface condition during transit.
Pricing for this coin is based on the current spot price of silver, with a premium applied above that base level. The premium on a 2 oz Royal Mint coin reflects several compounding factors: the higher production cost per unit relative to a standard 1 oz coin, the Royal Mint's standing as a sovereign issuer, the collectible dimension of the Queen's Beasts series, and sustained demand from both stacking and collector markets. Because the series is now complete, secondary market dynamics can have a more pronounced effect on pricing than they would for an actively produced program.
Our pricing reflects real-time market conditions and is structured to provide clarity rather than unnecessary complexity. The bid and ask spread displayed on each product page offers a complete picture of the transaction, not just the acquisition cost, allowing buyers to evaluate the full cost of ownership with accurate context.
The Queen's Beasts Unicorn is widely recognized in the precious metals market and trades actively through dealer networks, auction platforms, and secondary market exchanges. The .9999 purity and Royal Mint origin are strong liquidity anchors, since dealers and buyers around the world are familiar with this series and its authentication characteristics. The 2 oz format commands attention from buyers specifically seeking larger-denomination silver coins in the bullion category.
We operate a two-way market that supports both buying and selling within the same platform. Customers who decide to sell do not need to navigate an entirely separate process or accept opaque dealer quotes. Competitive buyback pricing is available, and liquidity considerations are built into how we present products from the start, not introduced only at the point of sale.
The 2018 Unicorn offers a compelling combination of attributes that few single coins in the silver market can match simultaneously. It is a government-issued legal tender coin from one of the world's most respected mints, struck in .9999 fine silver at a weight that meaningfully exceeds the standard 1 oz format. The heraldic subject matter gives the coin visual distinction and collector appeal that outlasts any single year's production cycle.
Because the Queen's Beasts series has concluded, no additional Unicorn coins will be struck in this format under this program. That finite supply creates a different market dynamic than an open-ended series, which some buyers find attractive for long-term holdings. Whether the priority is silver content, aesthetic quality, or the prestige of the Royal Mint's sovereign issuance, this coin addresses each consideration without compromise.
We have built our reputation on straightforward pricing, verified products, and a buying experience that prioritizes customer confidence over transaction volume. Our A rating with the Better Business Bureau, membership in the American Numismatic Association, and membership in the National Coin and Bullion Association reflect a sustained commitment to integrity across every part of the business. We are also authorized dealers for both PCGS and NGC, which supports seamless coin authentication and grading when customers choose to pursue that path.
Every product we carry, including this Royal Mint coin, is verified for authenticity, weight, and purity before it is fulfilled. Our two-way market model means customers can buy and sell through the same platform using competitive, transparent pricing on both sides of the transaction. We are not a high-pressure sales environment; we are a marketplace built around clarity, consistency, and the kind of long-term trust that comes from treating every customer as a repeat customer.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing across a broad range of precious metals products, including the Queen's Beasts series. Rather than working from static retail prices, Pro members can see how the Unicorn coin is priced and traded at the wholesale level in real time, which provides meaningful context when evaluating premiums and bid/ask spreads for a series that is no longer in active production.
Pro also includes real-time portfolio valuation based on current wholesale bid prices, along with proprietary research and comparison tools that allow members to evaluate products using historical premium data, spread tightness, and liquidity metrics. For a coin like this one where secondary market dynamics play a larger role in pricing, having access to that level of market intelligence creates a more informed buying and selling experience from start to finish.
We support a wide range of payment methods to make every transaction as convenient and secure as possible. Buyers can pay using major credit cards including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover, as well as PayPal, bank-connected payments through Plaid, wire transfer, paper check, or cryptocurrency via BitPay. Each method is integrated into a secure checkout process designed to protect customer information and confirm transactions reliably.
Whether a buyer prefers the speed of a wire transfer, the flexibility of a credit card, or the privacy of a cryptocurrency payment, we accommodate the full range without imposing unnecessary friction on the process. Security and convenience are treated as equally important parts of the purchasing experience.
Volume Discount Pricing Orders paid by debit card, credit card, and PayPal are an item's full list price and receive no discount. Orders paid by cryptocurrency receive a 3% discount from an item's full list price. Orders paid by eCheck (ACH), paper check, and bank wire receive a 4% discount from an item's full list price.
| Quantity | (e)Check/Wire | Crypto | CC/PayPal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - 19 | $137.89 | $140.76 | $143.64 |
| 20 - 49 | $137.55 | $140.42 | $143.28 |
| 50 - 99 | $137.21 | $140.07 | $142.93 |
| 100 - 199 | $136.88 | $139.73 | $142.58 |
| 200+ | $136.54 | $139.38 | $142.23 |
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$132.67 | $135.43 | $138.20 |
Product ID: BST-001562CBF5
| Year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Precious Metal Type | Silver |
| Bullion Coin Type | Queen's Beasts |
| Format | Coin |
| Country of Origin | Great Britain |
| Brand/Mint | The Royal Mint |
| Purity | 0.9999 |
| Weight | 2 oz |
| Thickness (mm) | 6 mm |
| Diameter (mm) | 38.61 mm |
| Inner Pack (Quantity) | 10 |
| Outer Pack (Quantity) | 200 |
| Grade | BU |
The 2018 Queen's Beasts Unicorn is a 2 troy oz silver coin struck by the Royal Mint of the United Kingdom, carrying a face value of 5 pounds and issued as legal tender of Great Britain. It is composed of .9999 fine silver, placing it among the purest sovereign-minted silver coins available in the bullion market. The coin belongs to the Queen's Beasts series, a ten-coin program based on the heraldic champions that stood guard at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.
We carry the Brilliant Uncirculated version of this coin, which represents the standard bullion strike from the Royal Mint. Its recognizable design, substantial 2 oz format, and exceptional purity make it a well-regarded piece within the broader Queen's Beasts lineup.
The Queen's Beasts series was launched by the Royal Mint in 2016 and drew its imagery from the ten stone statues commissioned for Queen Elizabeth II's coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey. Each creature in the series represents a heraldic line of ancestry tied to the British royal family, with the Unicorn of Scotland standing as one of the most iconic figures
…The 2018 Queen's Beasts Unicorn is a 2 troy oz silver coin struck by the Royal Mint of the United Kingdom, carrying a face value of 5 pounds and issued as legal tender of Great Britain. It is composed of .9999 fine silver, placing it among the purest sovereign-minted silver coins available in the bullion market. The coin belongs to the Queen's Beasts series, a ten-coin program based on the heraldic champions that stood guard at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.
We carry the Brilliant Uncirculated version of this coin, which represents the standard bullion strike from the Royal Mint. Its recognizable design, substantial 2 oz format, and exceptional purity make it a well-regarded piece within the broader Queen's Beasts lineup.
The Queen's Beasts series was launched by the Royal Mint in 2016 and drew its imagery from the ten stone statues commissioned for Queen Elizabeth II's coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey. Each creature in the series represents a heraldic line of ancestry tied to the British royal family, with the Unicorn of Scotland standing as one of the most iconic figures in the collection. It is the eighth release in the series, issued in 2018.
The Royal Mint has operated continuously for over 1,100 years, making it one of the oldest and most established minting institutions in the world. Its bullion programs carry global recognition across both collector and dealer markets, and the Queen's Beasts series in particular attracted strong international demand throughout its run. The Unicorn release arrived at a point when the series had already established a dedicated following among silver coin collectors and bullion buyers alike.
The reverse of the coin features the Unicorn of Scotland rendered in bold, high-relief engraving. The unicorn stands rampant, holding a shield bearing the royal arms of Scotland, surrounded by clean fields that allow the detail of the creature's mane and posture to read clearly. The inscription "THE UNICORN OF SCOTLAND" appears alongside the coin's weight, purity, and year of issue.
The obverse carries the fifth definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by sculptor Jody Clark, an effigy that has appeared on Royal Mint coins since 2015. The portrait is presented with fine detail characteristic of the Royal Mint's modern coin production, framed by the monarch's name and the legal tender denomination. The overall composition reflects the precision and consistency that the Royal Mint consistently brings to its sovereign bullion programs.
The Royal Mint strikes this coin to a declared purity of .9999 fine silver, and each coin is produced under rigorous quality control standards maintained by one of the world's most technically sophisticated minting operations. The 2 oz weight and .9999 fineness are struck directly into the coin, giving buyers immediate reference to the coin's metallic content without relying on external documentation alone.
Every coin we carry is verified for authenticity, weight, and purity before it reaches a customer. Our authorized dealer relationships with both PCGS and NGC further support authentication when coins are submitted for third-party grading. Buyers who receive this coin in its standard BU state can have confidence that it originates from a government mint with an established global reputation and centuries of documented production history.
Brilliant Uncirculated, or BU, describes a coin that has been freshly struck and not placed into general circulation. BU coins are handled minimally after production and retain their original mint luster and surface detail. Minor handling marks from the minting and packaging process may be present, as they are on virtually all BU bullion coins, but these do not affect the metal content or represent any deviation from standard.
Individual coins ship in a protective plastic flip. The standard tube for this series holds 10 coins, and quantities at that level ship together in a sealed Royal Mint tube. Larger orders will typically ship in sealed multiples of those tubes. Packaging is handled with care to preserve surface condition during transit.
Pricing for this coin is based on the current spot price of silver, with a premium applied above that base level. The premium on a 2 oz Royal Mint coin reflects several compounding factors: the higher production cost per unit relative to a standard 1 oz coin, the Royal Mint's standing as a sovereign issuer, the collectible dimension of the Queen's Beasts series, and sustained demand from both stacking and collector markets. Because the series is now complete, secondary market dynamics can have a more pronounced effect on pricing than they would for an actively produced program.
Our pricing reflects real-time market conditions and is structured to provide clarity rather than unnecessary complexity. The bid and ask spread displayed on each product page offers a complete picture of the transaction, not just the acquisition cost, allowing buyers to evaluate the full cost of ownership with accurate context.
The Queen's Beasts Unicorn is widely recognized in the precious metals market and trades actively through dealer networks, auction platforms, and secondary market exchanges. The .9999 purity and Royal Mint origin are strong liquidity anchors, since dealers and buyers around the world are familiar with this series and its authentication characteristics. The 2 oz format commands attention from buyers specifically seeking larger-denomination silver coins in the bullion category.
We operate a two-way market that supports both buying and selling within the same platform. Customers who decide to sell do not need to navigate an entirely separate process or accept opaque dealer quotes. Competitive buyback pricing is available, and liquidity considerations are built into how we present products from the start, not introduced only at the point of sale.
The 2018 Unicorn offers a compelling combination of attributes that few single coins in the silver market can match simultaneously. It is a government-issued legal tender coin from one of the world's most respected mints, struck in .9999 fine silver at a weight that meaningfully exceeds the standard 1 oz format. The heraldic subject matter gives the coin visual distinction and collector appeal that outlasts any single year's production cycle.
Because the Queen's Beasts series has concluded, no additional Unicorn coins will be struck in this format under this program. That finite supply creates a different market dynamic than an open-ended series, which some buyers find attractive for long-term holdings. Whether the priority is silver content, aesthetic quality, or the prestige of the Royal Mint's sovereign issuance, this coin addresses each consideration without compromise.
We have built our reputation on straightforward pricing, verified products, and a buying experience that prioritizes customer confidence over transaction volume. Our A rating with the Better Business Bureau, membership in the American Numismatic Association, and membership in the National Coin and Bullion Association reflect a sustained commitment to integrity across every part of the business. We are also authorized dealers for both PCGS and NGC, which supports seamless coin authentication and grading when customers choose to pursue that path.
Every product we carry, including this Royal Mint coin, is verified for authenticity, weight, and purity before it is fulfilled. Our two-way market model means customers can buy and sell through the same platform using competitive, transparent pricing on both sides of the transaction. We are not a high-pressure sales environment; we are a marketplace built around clarity, consistency, and the kind of long-term trust that comes from treating every customer as a repeat customer.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing across a broad range of precious metals products, including the Queen's Beasts series. Rather than working from static retail prices, Pro members can see how the Unicorn coin is priced and traded at the wholesale level in real time, which provides meaningful context when evaluating premiums and bid/ask spreads for a series that is no longer in active production.
Pro also includes real-time portfolio valuation based on current wholesale bid prices, along with proprietary research and comparison tools that allow members to evaluate products using historical premium data, spread tightness, and liquidity metrics. For a coin like this one where secondary market dynamics play a larger role in pricing, having access to that level of market intelligence creates a more informed buying and selling experience from start to finish.
We support a wide range of payment methods to make every transaction as convenient and secure as possible. Buyers can pay using major credit cards including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover, as well as PayPal, bank-connected payments through Plaid, wire transfer, paper check, or cryptocurrency via BitPay. Each method is integrated into a secure checkout process designed to protect customer information and confirm transactions reliably.
Whether a buyer prefers the speed of a wire transfer, the flexibility of a credit card, or the privacy of a cryptocurrency payment, we accommodate the full range without imposing unnecessary friction on the process. Security and convenience are treated as equally important parts of the purchasing experience.
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