United Kingdom: Third coin in “Royal Tudor Beasts” series features the mythical Yale of Beaufort

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The Royal Mint has released the latest coin, which is part of the ongoing series entitled “Royal Tudor Beasts,” released over five years and focuses on the mythical and actual animals which feature in heraldry. The first coins in the collection were unveiled at Hampton Court Palace in October last year, where the original Royal Beasts still welcome visitors today. The Yale of Beaufort is an awe-inspiring beast, with an interesting provenance. Collectable coins featuring the Seymour Panther and the Lion of England have already been unveiled as part of the “Royal Tudor Beasts” series.

Dated 2023, the reverse side is designed by artist David Lawrence, his depiction of the Yale of Beaufort is a unique balance of the naturalistic elements of the creature along with a stylised, heraldic depiction incorporated into the design. Above the primary design is the text YALE OF BEAUFORT, with the year shown below.

The obverse side includes the fifth definitive effigy of HM Queen Elizabeth II created by Jody Clark and introduced onto all British circulation and commemorative coins in 2015. The denomination from 2 POUNDS to 2000 POUNDS is included in the legend surrounding the Queen’s likeness.

Denom.	Metal	Weight	Diameter	Quality	Mintage
5 pounds	Cupro-nickel	28.2 g	38.6 mm	BU	Unlimited
2 pounds	.999 Silver	31.2 g	38.6 mm	Reverse Proof	*500
2 pounds	.999 Silver	31.2 g	38.6 mm	Proof	5000
5 pounds	.999 Silver	62.4 g	40 mm	Proof	1256
10 pounds	.999 Silver	156.29 g	65 mm	Proof	300
10 pounds	.999 Silver	312.59 g	65 mm	Proof	100
500 pounds	.999 Silver	1,005 g	100 mm	Proof	70
25 pounds	.9999 Gold	7.8 g	22 mm	Proof	750
100 pounds	.9999 Gold	31.21 g	32.6 mm	Proof	400
200 pounds	.9999 Gold	62.42 g	40 mm	Proof	100
500 pounds	.9999 Gold	156.295 g	50 mm	Proof	50
2,000 pounds	.9999 Gold	2,010 g	150 mm	Proof	1

The full range of the Tudor Beasts coins are available as limited-edition precious metal Proof editions and are custom presented in a variety of options according to their metal, weight, and denomination. The Brilliant Uncirculated cupro-nickel £5 edition is available and presented in a colourful folder with images and informative text. For additional information about these and other coins in the series, please visit the Royal Mint’s website.

*Available only as part of a two-coin set.

The Yale of Beaufort is also available in a limited range of bullion strikes

Denom.	Metal	Weight	Diameter	Quality	Maximum Mintage
5 pounds	.9999 Silver	62.2 g	38.6 mm	Bullion	To Meet Demand
25 pounds	.9999 Gold	7.77 g	22 mm	Bullion
100 pounds	.9999 Gold	31.1 g	32.6 mm	Bullion
100 pounds	.9995 Platinum	31.1 g	32.6 mm	Bullion

Each individual gold quarter-ounce and one-ounce coin is encapsulated or available in sealed tubes in quantities of ten coins and ten tubes (one-ounce) and twenty-five coins and twenty tubes (quarter-ounce). Each individual silver two-ounce coin is enclosed in a vinyl flip or available in tubes of ten coins and twenty tubes per strongbox. Both options are also available in quantities of up to 100 coins enclosed in secure cases. For additional information, please visit the website of the Royal Mint.

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