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Our catalog of queen's beasts silver coins brings together one of the most celebrated modern coin series ever produced by The Royal Mint of Great Britain. From the original 2016 Lion of England to the 2021 Completer coin featuring all ten heraldic beasts, buyers will find the complete run of 2 oz .9999 fine silver issues alongside Tudor Beasts successor designs, St. Helena issues from the East India Company, and fractional formats in 1/10 oz and 1.25 oz silver. Whether you're looking for a specific year and design or prefer a random year option for more accessible pricing, the selection here is built around one of the most widely recognized silver coin programs of the past decade.
Bullion Standard is a San Diego-based precious metals marketplace operating since 2010 with a focus on pricing transparency, reliable sourcing, and straightforward transactions. Every queen's beasts coin in our catalog is verified for authenticity, purity, and weight before it reaches a customer. Our product pages display real-time spot-adjusted pricing and bid/ask spreads so buyers can evaluate both acquisition cost and resale context before making a decision.
The catalog also includes related British silver coin programs such as the Robin Hood series from The Royal Mint and the Tudor Beasts series, which continues the heraldic tradition introduced by the queen's beasts program. Together, these offerings represent a broad cross-section of modern British silver coinage produced at institutional standards and backed by one of the world's oldest and most respected government mints.
Queen's beasts silver coins are a series of legal tender silver bullion coins issued by The Royal Mint of Great Britain commemorating the ten heraldic guardian statues that flanked Queen Elizabeth II at her 1953 coronation. The series honors those original stone sculptures, each representing a royal house or dynasty connected to the British Crown. The ten creatures depicted across the series include the Lion of England, the Griffin of Edward III, the Red Dragon of Wales, the Yale of Beaufort, the White Lion of Mortimer, the Black Bull of Clarence, the Falcon of the Plantagenets, the White Greyhound of Richmond, the White Horse of Hanover, and the Unicorn of Scotland.
The flagship format is the 2 troy oz coin struck in .9999 fine silver with a £5 face value, making it legal tender under British law. Each design was released in sequential order from 2016 through 2021, with the Completer coin issued as the final piece showing all ten beasts together on a single reverse. The series occupies a distinct position in the silver coin market because it combines institutional mint quality with a defined, completable set that appeals equally to bullion buyers and collector-focused buyers.
Beyond the core 2 oz series, the broader British heraldic coin ecosystem includes fractional and larger-format options, St. Helena issues produced by the East India Company with similar thematic designs, and the Tudor Beasts series introduced in 2022 as a spiritual successor. These related programs expand the available formats without departing from the core design tradition that defines the category.
The queen's beasts series draws from a tradition that dates back centuries in British heraldry. The ten creatures depicted on the coins were originally commissioned as large plaster sculptures by the sculptor James Woodford for Queen Elizabeth II's coronation at Westminster Abbey in June 1953. Those statues were later reproduced in stone and now stand permanently at Kew Gardens in London. The Royal Mint formally launched the modern bullion coin series in 2016, aligning the program's debut with the year of Queen Elizabeth II's 90th birthday.
The Royal Mint introduced the series at a time when collector-grade silver bullion programs were gaining significant traction in global markets. Programs like the Australian Lunar series and the Canadian Wildlife series had already demonstrated strong demand for sequentially released, design-varied silver coins. The queen's beasts series differentiated itself through British institutional prestige, high silver purity at .9999 fine, and the cultural weight of the coronation narrative. The program ran through 2021, concluding with the Completer coin and the Greyhound of Richmond as the final individual beast design.
The East India Company, operating through its St. Helena mint, introduced companion pieces during the series run, including the 1.25 oz Rose Crown and the 1/10 oz Spade Guinea Shield issues. These offered alternative weights and formats tied to the broader British heraldic theme. The Royal Mint subsequently launched the Tudor Beasts series beginning with the 2022 Lion of England, extending the heraldic coin tradition into a new decade with updated designs drawing from the heraldic supporters of the Tudor dynasty.
The core queen's beasts coins from The Royal Mint are struck in .9999 fine silver, which is among the highest purity standards used for government-issued bullion coins. This four-nines purity places them above many comparable silver programs that use the more common .999 fine standard. The standard coin weight is 2 troy ounces, with each coin carrying a nominal face value of £5 as legal tender in the United Kingdom. Diameter measures 38.61 mm with a distinctive milled edge.
The St. Helena companion issues from the East India Company are struck in .999 fine silver at non-standard weights of 1.25 oz and 1/10 oz. These fractional and oversize formats differ in purity tier and manufacturing origin but maintain the heraldic design aesthetic consistent with the broader series. The 1 oz Robin Hood and Maid Marian coins from The Royal Mint, also included in the catalog, are struck in .999 fine silver and reflect a separate but related British legends series produced under the same institutional standards.
The 2023 and 2024 Tudor Beasts issues included in the catalog continue at the .9999 fine silver standard in the 2 oz format, with the 2023 Yale of Beaufort also available in a 10 oz format. All coins from The Royal Mint include the obverse portrait of the reigning monarch alongside the denomination and year of issue. Serial numbers and individual assay certificates are not standard for these coins, but they are typically distributed in protective packaging consistent with their collector and bullion market positioning.
The Royal Mint is the dominant producer represented in this catalog, responsible for the full sequence of queen's beasts 2 oz silver coins from 2016 through 2021 as well as the Tudor Beasts series beginning in 2022. As one of the world's oldest operating mints, The Royal Mint has produced British coinage continuously for over 1,000 years and commands exceptional recognition in global bullion markets. Each coin in the queen's beasts series was produced to proof-quality die standards despite being sold as brilliant uncirculated bullion, which contributes to the sharp strike and design detail collectors have come to expect from the series.
The East India Company, minting through its St. Helena facility, contributes the 1.25 oz Rose Crown Guinea and the 1/10 oz Spade Guinea Shield silver coins. The St. Helena mint operates under the authority of the island's government and produces coins that are legal tender on St. Helena. These pieces carry a stylistically distinct character from the Royal Mint issues and offer buyers access to alternative weights and formats that sit outside the standard 2 oz structure of the main series.
Product variations across the catalog span individual year-and-design releases, a random year option for the 2 oz series at potentially different price points, the 10 oz Tudor Beasts issue for buyers seeking larger silver exposure within the same design family, and 1 oz British legends coins featuring Robin Hood, Maid Marian, Little John, and King Arthur. The 2021 Completer coin, which depicts all ten beasts simultaneously on its reverse, occupies a particularly distinct position as the series-closing piece and is often sought independently by collectors who have acquired some or all of the individual designs.
Queen's beasts silver coins typically carry premiums above silver spot price that reflect both their collector appeal and their relatively higher production costs compared to generic silver rounds or bars. The .9999 fine silver standard, The Royal Mint's institutional reputation, and the defined nature of the series as a completable set all contribute to sustained demand that keeps premiums elevated relative to undifferentiated silver. The 2 oz format also inherently carries a somewhat different premium structure than 1 oz coins, since the larger weight means production and per-ounce handling costs are spread more efficiently.
Premiums vary meaningfully across the individual designs. Earlier issues from 2016 and 2017, such as the Lion and the Griffin, have been in market circulation longer and tend to trade closer to spot-adjusted silver value in secondary markets. More recently struck designs and the Completer coin can carry distinct premiums tied to collector recognition. The 10 oz Tudor Beasts Yale of Beaufort represents a premium-efficient format for buyers looking to acquire silver within this design family at a lower per-ounce cost. Random year and random design options can offer more competitive pricing for buyers focused on silver content over specific year or design selection.
Bullion Standard displays real-time bid and ask pricing on each product page so buyers can evaluate the full cost of ownership, not just the nominal purchase price. Our pricing reflects current spot market conditions and is structured to provide clarity rather than obscure the premium being paid. For buyers who transact frequently or in larger quantities, Bullion Standard Pro provides access to live wholesale bid and ask pricing across the catalog, offering a more direct view of how these coins are priced at the institutional level.
Queen's beasts silver coins from The Royal Mint are issued in brilliant uncirculated condition, which means they have not circulated as currency and are struck with a sharp, unhandled finish. Most coins in the core series are sold individually in protective plastic capsules, with tubes or mint boxes available for bulk quantities depending on the product. The 2 oz coins are typically packaged in individual flips or capsules when purchased as single pieces.
Random year products, such as the 2 oz silver great britain queen's beasts (year/design varies) listed in the catalog, are fulfilled from available inventory and may include any year or design from the series. Buyers selecting random year options should expect a coin that meets the same purity and weight specifications as dated issues but without control over which specific design is received. These options are best suited for buyers focused on silver content rather than completing a specific design set.
Minor handling marks, small contact marks, or superficial toning on BU coins are within normal product expectations and do not indicate a defect or diminished purity. Silver is a relatively soft metal and can develop light surface variations through normal packaging contact during transit. Buyers should assess coins with this context in mind rather than expecting the flawless appearance associated with proof-finish collector coins. The East India Company St. Helena issues may arrive in different packaging formats than Royal Mint products, reflecting their distinct sourcing and distribution chain.
Every queen's beasts coin from The Royal Mint includes design elements that serve as de facto anti-counterfeiting measures, including intricate die engraving, milled edge details, and obverse monarch portraits that are produced using The Royal Mint's proprietary striking technology. The Mint's DM hallmark, denomination, and purity designation are struck directly into the coin surface during production. These features make the coins difficult to replicate with fidelity at scale, though buyers should still exercise reasonable diligence when purchasing from secondary market sources outside established dealers.
Bullion Standard verifies authenticity, weight, and purity on all products received before they enter our fulfillment inventory. We source from reputable wholesalers, authorized distributors, and directly from institutional channels, and our verification process is consistent across the catalog. Our A Better Business Bureau rating, ANA membership, NCBA membership, and status as an authorized dealer for both PCGS and NGC reflect our commitment to product integrity throughout the supply chain.
For buyers seeking additional certification beyond the standard BU format, The Royal Mint and major third-party grading services including NGC and PCGS have graded queen's beasts coins in various years, providing tamper-evident slabs with numerical grade designations. Graded examples typically carry higher premiums and are better suited for collector-focused buyers who prioritize certification over silver content efficiency. Certified versions of these coins do not appear in the current catalog but may be available through other sections of the Bullion Standard platform.
Queen's beasts silver coins benefit from broad international market recognition driven by The Royal Mint's institutional standing. The series has been widely distributed through major bullion dealers globally since its 2016 launch, which means there is an established secondary market with consistent demand across most of the individual designs. The Completer coin, the early Lion and Griffin issues, and the Yale of Beaufort Tudor Beasts coin tend to see the most consistent resale activity due to collector interest and design familiarity.
The 2 oz format occupies a somewhat narrower secondary market than the 1 oz standard that dominates most dealer buyback programs. While the coins are widely recognized, their non-standard weight means they don't always move as fluidly as 1 oz coins or standard silver bars in commodity-focused resale contexts. Buyers should factor this into their acquisition decisions if near-term liquidity is a priority. The 1 oz Royal Mint issues in the catalog, including the Robin Hood series, align more closely with standard weight conventions and may carry more straightforward resale dynamics.
Products from well-recognized institutional mints like The Royal Mint generally command stronger secondary market acceptance than private mint alternatives of equivalent silver content. Packaging condition also plays a meaningful role in dealer buyback pricing, particularly for collector-adjacent series like the queen's beasts, where capsules and original packaging contribute to perceived presentation quality. Maintaining original packaging is advisable for buyers who anticipate resale.
The 2 oz format of most queen's beasts coins means they are slightly larger and heavier than standard 1 oz coins, which influences storage density. A complete set of all ten queen's beasts designs plus the Completer coin represents 22 troy ounces of silver in coin format, a manageable storage footprint that fits comfortably in a standard coin tube or flat storage tray. Buyers building a full set alongside Tudor Beasts additions will want to plan for dedicated, labeled coin capsule storage to protect individual pieces and maintain organized access.
Home storage in a fireproof safe with humidity control is a practical starting point for moderate holdings. Silver is more susceptible to toning and surface oxidation than gold when exposed to humidity or sulfur-containing environments, so airtight capsules and silica gel packets are worthwhile additions to any home storage setup. The individual capsules in which most queen's beasts coins are distributed provide meaningful surface protection and should be kept intact rather than removed for handling.
For larger accumulations or buyers with significant silver holdings across multiple series, third-party vault storage offers insurance coverage, professional climate control, and institutional-grade security without the overhead of home safe management. Bullion Standard can discuss storage options with customers based on their specific holdings and preferences through our customer service team.
Bullion Standard operates a two-way market structure, meaning customers can both purchase and sell precious metals within the same platform. Our purchasing team evaluates queen's beasts silver coins based on current silver spot price, the specific design and year, packaging condition, and prevailing wholesale demand for that particular issue. Coins in original capsules with no significant surface damage generally receive the most favorable buyback pricing. Sellers should have the year, design, and weight of their coins clearly identified before initiating a transaction.
The queen's beasts series as a whole carries reasonable institutional recognition in dealer buyback channels, though individual designs may see varying demand depending on collector interest at the time of sale. The Completer coin, the first Lion of England issue, and the Tudor Beasts successor coins tend to attract consistent dealer interest. Random year or design lots may be evaluated at a blended rate rather than by individual piece depending on the transaction size and specific coins presented.
Our buyback process is designed to be transparent and operationally straightforward. Customers can initiate a sell request through our platform, receive a current quote based on live market pricing, and complete the transaction with predictable logistics and payment timing. We believe understanding the sell-side of a transaction before making a purchase leads to more informed decisions, and our platform is built to surface that information clearly rather than treating the buyback process as an afterthought.
The queen's beasts series offers a rare combination of institutional mint quality, historical narrative, and defined collectibility that most standard bullion silver programs cannot replicate. The series was produced by The Royal Mint at .9999 fine silver purity with proof-quality die standards, which gives each coin a visual sharpness and design depth that stands apart from commodity-grade silver rounds. For buyers who appreciate the craftsmanship behind a well-struck coin, the queen's beasts deliver that consistently across the full series run.
The completable nature of the series is meaningful for buyers who want a purposeful accumulation rather than undifferentiated silver weight. With ten individual beast designs plus the Completer coin, buyers have a defined endpoint that gives the collection a narrative structure. The series is fully produced and closed, which means all designs are available in the secondary market simultaneously rather than requiring buyers to wait for new releases. The addition of Tudor Beasts and related British legends coins in the catalog extends that narrative for buyers who want to continue beyond the original ten.
The 2 oz format provides a practical balance between handling convenience and silver weight per piece. While not the most premium-efficient format for pure silver accumulation, the larger physical presence of each coin makes for a more substantial handling experience and reduces the piece count required to accumulate meaningful silver weight. For buyers who value both the silver content and the numismatic character of what they own, queen's beasts silver coins represent a well-supported and internationally recognized series with a clear identity in the modern bullion market.
Bullion Standard was founded in San Diego in 2010 on the principle that trust in this industry is earned once and must be maintained through every interaction. Our platform is built around transparent pricing, reliable sourcing, verified product authenticity, and a customer-first approach that prioritizes informed decision-making over high-pressure sales. Every queen's beasts coin we sell has been verified for purity and weight before it enters our fulfillment process, and our pricing reflects real-time market conditions rather than inflated fixed retail structures.
We maintain an A BBB rating and active memberships with the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association. As an authorized dealer for both PCGS and NGC, our commitment to product integrity and grading standards extends across the catalog. Customers can pay through a wide range of methods including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, bank-connected payments via Plaid, wire transfer, paper check, and cryptocurrency through BitPay, giving buyers flexibility without compromising transaction security.
Our two-way market model means we're not just a seller but also a buyer, which gives us a structurally different relationship with our customers than a purely retail-focused dealer. When buyers can evaluate the sell side of a transaction before they purchase, they make better-informed decisions. That transparency is reflected throughout our product pages, pricing displays, and customer support experience, all designed to reduce information asymmetry and make physical silver ownership more straightforward.
Bullion Standard Pro is designed for buyers who want direct access to live wholesale bid and ask pricing across the precious metals catalog, including queen's beasts silver coins and the broader British silver series. Rather than applying fixed retail markups, Pro members transact at executable wholesale market prices that fluctuate naturally based on real-time supply and demand. This provides meaningful pricing efficiency for buyers who accumulate silver regularly or in larger quantities.
Beyond pricing, Bullion Standard Pro includes access to portfolio valuation based on live wholesale bid pricing, historical premium analysis, spread tightness metrics, and liquidity indicators that allow members to evaluate individual products using objective market data. For a series like queen's beasts, where premiums vary by design, year, and market cycle, having access to historical premium data and spread analysis can provide meaningful context when deciding which issues represent the best relative value at a given time.
The platform is built to bring the analytical depth typically associated with traditional financial markets to the physical precious metals space. Members gain visibility into wholesale market activity, buy/sell ratio indicators, and proprietary market intelligence tools that are not available through standard retail dealer platforms. For buyers who approach physical silver with the same analytical discipline they apply to other asset classes, Bullion Standard Pro is designed to support that approach with transparent, data-driven market information.
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