GRIFFIN of Edward III Queen's Beast Silver Proof Coin UK 2021

This magnificent 2021 1oz Silver coin chosen as one of the ten ancestral beasts that lined the entrance to Westminster Abbey at Her Majesty The Queen’s coronation, the Griffin of Edward III has been reimagined for modern times by designer Jody Clark.Minted in high-relief proof with highest purity and 1 oz weight, this proof edition coin series has become a highly treasured favorite among collectors and precious metals investors worldwide.

• Unique tribute to the the Griffin of Edward III 
• Last  of the Royal Mint’s much-admired Queen’s Beasts Series.
• Struck to the peak of Proof quality from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver.
• Strictly limited edition set at just 3,800 coins!
• Official British legal tender – spans 38.61mm in diameter.
• Presented within an official Royal Mint case.
• Complete with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity

Each coin design that forms part of the Queen’s Beasts collection is a combination of heraldic symbolism and dynamic realism. Using this skilful blend, the coin’s design successfully portrays the power and courage of the mythical creature that is the Griffin, ensuring the design of the coin is in keeping with the other beasts that form part of the commemorative coin collection.

Known as a treasure guardian and a talisman to ward off evil, the griffin appeared in English heraldry from the twelfth century onwards and first entered royal service as a beast of Edward III. The griffin continued as a royal emblem after Edward III’s death in 1377 – Richard II used it on plate and jewellery – before falling out of favour after 1400. Although a portrait of Henry VI from circa 1458 shows two griffin supporters to his coat of arms.