The Lion of England
2022 Lion of England Coins
The Lion of England coin release date is 21st February 2022 and is the second coin in the ten coins Royal Tudor Beasts Collection.
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The Royal Tudor Beasts Collection continues with the Lion of England. The king of the Royal Beasts appears on the second coin in our regal series celebrating the royal and powerful Tudor dynasty. The Seymour Panther is the first coin in the series.
Other releases in the set include The Seymour Panther, The Yale of Beaufort Coin and The Bull of Clarence Coins
Please note: Prices are correct at the time of posting but are subject to change on The Royal Mint website at any time. Click the “Buy This Coin” button to see the latest prices and availability.
2022 Lion of England Mintage Figures
| Coin Name | Mintage Figure |
| £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin | Unlimited |
| 1oz Silver Proof Coin | Limited Edition 6,000 |
| 2oz Silver Proof Coin | Limited Edition 2,000 |
| Silver Proof Two-Coin Set (Sold Out) | Limited Edition 1,000 |
| 5oz Silver Proof Coin | Limited Edition 300 |
| 10oz Silver Proof Coin | Limited Edition 150 |
| 1kg Silver Proof Coin | Limited Edition 70 |
| 1/4oz Gold Proof Coin | Limited Edition 1,000 |
| 1oz Gold Proof Coin | Limited Edition 400 |
| 2oz Gold Proof Coin | Limited Edition 175 |
details unknown on
| 5oz Gold Proof Coin |
| 1kg Gold Proof Coin |
£5 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin
Lion of England £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin
- PRODUCT CODE: UK22TLEBU
- Issue Price £13
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£5 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin Specification
| DENOMINATION | £5 |
|---|---|
| ALLOY | Cupro-Nickel |
| WEIGHT | 28.28 g |
| DIAMETER | 38.61mm |
| REVERSE DESIGNER | David Lawrence |
| OBVERSE DESIGNER | Jody Clark |
| QUALITY | Brilliant Uncirculated |
| EDGE | Milled |
1oz Silver Proof Coin
Limited Edition 6,000
Royal Tudor Beasts The Lion of England 2022 UK 1oz Silver Proof Coin
- PRODUCT CODE: UK22TLESP
- Issue Price £95+P&P
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1oz Silver Proof Coin Specification
| DENOMINATION | £2 |
|---|---|
| MAXIMUM COIN MINTAGE | 7,010 |
| ALLOY | 999 Fine Silver |
| WEIGHT | 31.21 g |
| DIAMETER | 38.61mm |
| REVERSE DESIGNER | David Lawrence |
| OBVERSE DESIGNER | Jody Clark |
| QUALITY | Proof |
| EDGE | Plain lettered |
Lion of England 2 oz Silver coin
Limited Edition 2,000
The Lion of England 2022 UK 2oz Silver Proof Coin
- PRODUCT CODE: UK22TLE2S
- Issue Price £185+P&P
2oz Silver Proof Coin Specification
| DENOMINATION | £5 |
|---|---|
| MAXIMUM COIN MINTAGE | 2,006 |
| ALLOY | 999 Fine Silver |
| WEIGHT | 62.42 g |
| DIAMETER | 40.00mm |
| REVERSE DESIGNER | David Lawrence |
| OBVERSE DESIGNER | Jody Clark |
| QUALITY | Proof |
| EDGE | Milled |
5oz Silver Proof Coin
Limited Edition 300
The Lion of England 2022 UK 5oz Silver Proof Coin
- PRODUCT CODE: UK22TLES5
- Issue Price £465+P&P
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5oz Silver Proof Coin Specification
| DENOMINATION | £10 |
|---|---|
| MAXIMUM COIN MINTAGE | 306 |
| ALLOY | 999 Fine Silver |
| WEIGHT | 156.30 g |
| DIAMETER | 65.00mm |
| REVERSE DESIGNER | David Lawrence |
| OBVERSE DESIGNER | Jody Clark |
| QUALITY | Proof |
| EDGE | Milled |
10oz Silver Proof Coin
Limited Edition 150
The Royal Tudor Beasts The Lion of England 2022 UK 10oz Silver Proof Coin
- PRODUCT CODE: UK22TLEST
- Issue Price £885+P&P
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10oz Silver Proof Coin Specification
| DENOMINATION | £10 |
|---|---|
| MAXIMUM COIN MINTAGE | 156 |
| ALLOY | 999 Fine Silver |
| WEIGHT | 312.59 g |
| DIAMETER | 65.00mm |
| REVERSE DESIGNER | David Lawrence |
| OBVERSE DESIGNER | Jody Clark |
| QUALITY | Proof |
| EDGE | Milled |
1kg Silver Proof Coin
Limited Edition 70
The Royal Tudor Beasts The Lion of England 2022 UK 1kg Silver Proof Coin
- PRODUCT CODE: UK22TLESK
- Issue Price £2,330+P&P
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1kg Silver Proof Coin Specification
| DENOMINATION | £500 |
|---|---|
| MAXIMUM COIN MINTAGE | 72 |
| ALLOY | 999 Fine Silver |
| WEIGHT | 1005.00 g |
| DIAMETER | 100.00mm |
| REVERSE DESIGNER | David Lawrence |
| OBVERSE DESIGNER | Jody Clark |
| QUALITY | Proof |
| YEAR | 2022 |
| PURE METAL TYPE | Silver |
| EDGE | Milled |
1/4oz Gold Proof Coin
Limited Edition 1,000
The Lion of England 2022 UK 14oz Gold Proof Coin
- PRODUCT CODE: UK22TLEQO
- Issue Price £670+P&P
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1/4oz Gold Proof Coin Specification
| DENOMINATION | £25 |
|---|---|
| MAXIMUM COIN MINTAGE | 1010 |
| ALLOY | 999.9 Fine Gold |
| WEIGHT | 7.80 g |
| DIAMETER | 22.00mm |
| REVERSE DESIGNER | David Lawrence |
| OBVERSE DESIGNER | Jody Clark |
| QUALITY | Proof |
| YEAR | 2022 |
| PURE METAL TYPE | Gold |
| EDGE | Milled |
1oz Gold Proof Coin
Limited Edition 400
The Lion of England 2022 UK 1oz Gold Proof Coin
- PRODUCT CODE: UK22TLEGP
- Issue Price £2,505+P&P
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1oz Gold Proof Coin Specification
| DENOMINATION | £100 |
|---|---|
| MAXIMUM COIN MINTAGE | 410 |
| ALLOY | 999.9 Fine Gold |
| WEIGHT | 31.21 g |
| DIAMETER | 32.69mm |
| REVERSE DESIGNER | David Lawrence |
| OBVERSE DESIGNER | Jody Clark |
| QUALITY | Proof |
| YEAR | 2022 |
| PURE METAL TYPE | Gold |
| EDGE | Milled |
2oz Gold Proof Coin
Limited Edition 175
The Lion of England 2022 UK 2oz Gold Proof Coin
- PRODUCT CODE: UK22TLE2G
- Issue Price £4,775+P&P
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2oz Gold Proof Coin Specification
| DENOMINATION | £200 |
|---|---|
| MAXIMUM COIN MINTAGE | 181 |
| ALLOY | 999.9 Fine Gold |
| WEIGHT | 62.42 g |
| DIAMETER | 40.00mm |
| REVERSE DESIGNER | David Lawrence |
| OBVERSE DESIGNER | Jody Clark |
| QUALITY | Proof |
| YEAR | 2022 |
| PURE METAL TYPE | Gold |
| EDGE | Milled |
The Lion of England Gold and Silver Bullion
Lion of England Bullion Stack
The Lion of England is also being stuck to BU striking quality as brilliant uncirculated bullion that you can silver stack. Available as single gold or silver rounds or 10-ten coin tubes with Royal Mint branding. We have seen these available for pre-sale on eBay (US) with a delivery date around the end of February 2022.
Available now at The Royal Mint bullion investment store.
Bullion Coins List
We are not sure why The Seymour Panther was skipped in the Bullion releases, we will update this information when we find out more.
The Royal mint states that these bullion coins:
VAT FREE
VAT free for non VAT registered private individuals
CAN BE VAULTED
Store in The Vault, at their on-site precious metal storage facility
CGT EXEMPT
Exempt from UK capital gains tax for UK residents, due to being legal tender
2oz Silver Bullion
Lion of England 2oz Silver Bullion
PRODUCT CODE: RTLE222SC
Issue Price: £56.36 (will vary based on silver spot price)
2oz Silver Bullion Coin Specification
| SPECIFICATION | VALUE |
|---|---|
| DENOMINATION | £5 |
| ALLOY | 999.9 Fine Silver |
| DIAMETER | 38.61mm |
| REVERSE DESIGNER | David Lawrence |
| OBVERSE DESIGNER | Jody Clark |
| QUALITY | Bullion |
| YEAR | 2022 |
| PURE METAL TYPE | Silver |
| PURE METAL CONTENT | 2 Troy Oz |
| FINENESS | 999.9 |
| PACKAGING | Single Coin Capsule |
1/4oz Gold Bullion
Lion of England quarter-ounce gold bullion
PRODUCT CODE: RTLE22QZC
Issue Price: £427.20 (will vary based on gold spot price)
1/4oz Gold Bullion Coin Specification
| SPECIFICATION | VALUE |
|---|---|
| DENOMINATION | £25 |
| ALLOY | 999.9 Fine Gold |
| DIAMETER | 22.00mm |
| REVERSE DESIGNER | David Lawrence |
| OBVERSE DESIGNER | Jody Clark |
| QUALITY | Bullion |
| YEAR | 2022 |
| PURE METAL TYPE | Gold |
| PURE METAL CONTENT | 0.25 Troy Oz |
| FINENESS | 999.9 |
| PACKAGING | Single Coin Capsule |
1oz Gold Bullion Coin
Lion of England 1oz bullion
1oz Gold Bullion Coin Specification
| SPECIFICATION | VALUE |
|---|---|
| DENOMINATION | £100 |
| ALLOY | 999.9 Fine Gold |
| DIAMETER | 31.21mm |
| REVERSE DESIGNER | David Lawrence |
| OBVERSE DESIGNER | Jody Clark |
| QUALITY | Bullion |
| YEAR | 2022 |
| PURE METAL TYPE | Gold |
| PURE METAL CONTENT | 1 Troy Oz |
| FINENESS | 999.9 |
| PACKAGING | Single Coin Capsule |
Lion of England Coin Designs
Silver Proof Coin
- Celebrate a powerful dynasty and the symbols that conveyed its might
- The only individual edition of the Lion of England coin to feature an edge inscription. It reads: ‘HAMPTON COURT PALACE ∙ ROYAL TUDOR BEASTS’
- Features the Lion of England – the king of the Royal Beasts
- The reverse was designed by the illustrator David Lawrence
- Contains one ounce of 999 fine silver
- Struck to Proof standard – the finest finish produced by The Royal Mint
- Created in collaboration with the experts at Historic Royal Palaces
Lion of England Silver Coin
The Royal Tudor Beasts Coins
Gold Proof Coin
- Celebrate one of the most influential dynasties in history
- Features the Lion of England – the king of the Royal Beasts
- The reverse was designed by the illustrator David Lawrence
- Contains two ounces of 999.9 fine gold
- Struck to Proof standard – the finest finish produced by The Royal Mint
- Created in collaboration with the experts at Historic Royal Palaces
Lion of England Gold Coin
The cupro-nickel coin shall have for the obverse impression Our effigy with the inscription
· ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · FID · DEF · 5 POUNDS
and for the reverse a depiction of a lion, with the inscription
· LION OF ENGLAND ·
and the date of the year. The coin shall have a grained edge.’ Read the full Royal Proclamation.
The coin shall have a plain edge with the inscription
HAMPTON COURT PALACE · ROYAL TUDORS BEASTS
What is the Lion of England?
The Lion of England Tudor beast
A brave and ferocious lion has featured on the shield of England for as long as it has existed.
The lion represents English courage, strength, dignity, and pride – traits that no animals native to the country at the time seemed to possess.
The Lion of England assumed royal beast status in the early twelfth century during the reign of Richard I (1189–99), when heraldry was formally established. Used by Henry VIII as his dexter supporter, which means it appears on the viewer’s left-hand side, the Lion of England remains an iconic heraldic symbol to this very day, and perhaps in modern times is more representative of Britishness rather than Englishness.
One of the first beasts to flank the parapets of the Moat Bridge of Hampton Court Palace, the crowned lion supports a shield bearing the impaled arms – a combination of two coats of arms – of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour.
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