Royal Tudor Beasts Coins

#7 The Queen's Panther

Commissioned by Henry VIII, the fierce Queen's Panther stands on the Moat Bridge at Hampton Court Palace as a heraldic supporter of Jane Seymour.

The heraldic panther is depicted as a formidable creature with fiery breath, withstood only by the dragon.

Differentiating from the Seymour Panther, the Queen's Panther holds the impaled Arms of Henry VIII that bears the Coat of Augmentation bestowed upon her.

The Queen's Panther 2024 UK £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin

Issue Price: £15.50

Issue Date: 17th September 2024 (the coin is dated "2025")

Product code: UK25QPBU

#6 The Tudor Dragon

The original statue of the Tudor Dragon on the Moat Bridge crafted under the commission of Henry VIII, emerged as a splendid sculptural embodiment of the historical King's Beast, symbolising the Tudors' valour.

Commissioned by Henry VIII to exemplify the rich legacy of the Tudors, the Tudor Dragon emerges as a resolute guardian positioned on the Moat Bridge at Hampton Court Palace, devotedly protecting its gates as a primary supporter of Tudor heritage.

A Symbol of Valour, and holding a shield emblazoned with the Beaufort Portcullis, the Tudor Dragon is an awe-inspiring and enduring symbol of valour and bravery.

Embedded in history, the Tudor Dragon has stood as an emblematic representation of the Tudor lineage, stretching back to their Welsh ancestry, and establishing links to preceding royal ancestors.

The Tudor Dragon 2024 UK £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin

Issue Price: £15.50

Issue Date: 19th February 2024

Product code: UK24TDBU

#5 The Seymour Unicorn

Given to Jane Seymour by Henry VIII as a gift, the Seymour Unicorn is a symbol of purity and fertility that stands opposite the Lion of England on the Moat Bridge at Hampton Court Palace.

Beautifully reimagined by illustrator David Lawrence, an interpretation of the Seymour Unicorn appears on the reverse of a range of editions of this recent release.

Differentiating it from the Unicorn of Scotland, the Seymour Unicorn wears a royal coronet on its head and a wreath of flowers around its neck.

The Seymour Unicorn 2024 UK £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin

Issue Price: £15.50

Issue Date: 25th September 2023 (the coin is dated "2024")

Product code: UK24SUBU

#4 The Bull of Clarence

The fourth coin in The Royal Tudor Beasts Collection features The Bull of Clarence, a powerful and steadfast beast that was a fitting symbol of Henry VIII's right to rule.

Collection artist David Lawrence has captured the beast in a dynamic new design. The Bull of Clarence coin was made available to purchase from 9am GMT on Thursday, 2nd March 2023.

The Bull of Clarence was a mighty symbol associated with the House of York and is one of the heraldic beasts chosen by Henry VIII to flank the Moat Bridge.

The first coin in The Royal Tudor Beasts Collection to feature the official coinage portrait of His Majesty The King, designed by acclaimed sculptor Martin Jennings.

The Bull of Clarence 2023 UK £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin

Issue Price: £15.50

Issue Date: 2nd March 2023

Product code: UK23BCBU

#3 The Yale of Beaufort

The third coin in the Royal Tudor Beasts Collection continues with the Yale of Beaufort, a weird and wonderful creature that inspires awe in all who approach Hampton Court Palace.

Ancient traditions of coinage and heraldry have come together for a unique tribute to the Tudor king Henry VIII and one of the most influential dynasties in British history.

With the body of a goat, tusks of a boar and tail of a lion, the Yale of Beaufort is one of the most peculiar of the ten heraldic guardians chosen by Henry VIII to guard Hampton Court Palace.

The Yale of Beaufort 2023 UK £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin

Issue Price: £15.50

Issue Date: 1st September 2022

Product code: UK23TYBBU

The Yale of Beaufort, portrayed as a formidable guardian, stands as one of The Queen's Beasts legendary creatures symbolizing the lineage and history of the British monarchy.

This striking figure wears a collar crowned with a regal symbol, signifying its status as property of the royal family. Additionally, a sturdy chain draped around its tusked, muscular frame represents the creature's immense power, now mastered and subdued.

Together, these symbols highlight the Yale's dual nature: a creature of both strength and loyalty, embodying royal might restrained by the wisdom and control of its keepers. This careful imagery underscores a deep respect for the balance between force and governance, an ideal central to the institution it represents.

#2 The Lion of England

The Lion of England is one of the oldest and most iconic beasts in heraldic art.

Used on the shield of England for as long as one has existed, the lion first appeared in heraldry in the twelfth century.

The Lion of England 2022 UK £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin

Issue Price: £15.50

Issue Date: 21st February 2022

Product code: UK22TLEBU

The second of ten coins in a richly symbolic series Features the Lion of England captured by the artist David Lawrence.

The coin features a depiction of the Lion of England that is as fearsome as the original stone beast itself. Snarling with sharp claws and an impressive mane topped with a royal crown, it truly is the king of the beasts .

#1 The Seymour Panther

Elegantly portrayed, the Seymour Panther signifies beauty and transformation. Symbolising the strength of the union between Henry VIII and his third wife, Jane Seymour, the Seymour Panther is the first coin in a ten-coin collection honouring the Royal Tudor Beasts.

The Seymour Panther 2022 UK £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin

Issue Price: £15.50

Issue Date: 7th October 2021

Product code: UK22TSPBU

Collect the First Coin in The Royal Tudor Beasts Collection. Starting in 2021, and over the next five years, The Royal Mint commemorates the ten heraldic beasts that sit on the parapets of the Moat Bridge at Hampton Court Palace.

The collection begins with the Seymour Panther, a majestic beast that Henry VIII gave to Jane Seymour, his third wife, as a symbol of their matrimonial union.

Available as gold Proof and silver Proof editions, as well as a Brilliant Uncirculated edition, these coins are a fitting tribute to a fiery beast that represents the union between a committed consort and mighty monarch.

A significant tribute to the matrimonial union of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour featuring a reverse design by the illustrator David Lawrence

The Seymour Panther reverse design features a fierce beast that represents a peaceful marriage, a perfect gift for enthusiasts of British history

Finished to Brilliant Uncirculated standard

The circulating version of this coin, that you may find in your pocket change (only 200,000 circulating), DOES NOT HAVE the Privy Mark.