The lion became a fixture in British heraldry during the 12th century, particularly during the rise of the Plantagenet dynasty and the broader spread of heraldic practices across Europe during the Crusades. In 2025, The Royal Mint honors this classic symbol of British identity with the introduction of a new bullion coin series. Now, BullionMax offers the 2025 1/4 oz British Gold The British Lion Coins for purchase.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives in a protective flip or a plastic tube of 25 coins!
• 1st date in the British Gold Lion Series!
• Contains 1/4 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold in BU condition.
• Bears a face value of 25 Pound sterling backed by the government of Britain.
• Obverse depicts King Charles III.
• Reverse features a stunning British lion with a shield.
• Security element on the reverse includes a surface animation of the Union Flag.

Each 2025 1/4 oz British Gold The British Lion Coin is offered in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. Coins are shipped individually in plastic flips or in tubes of 25. The reverse design includes a special security feature with a textured Union Flag that shifts visually when tilted.

Today, the lion is still widely used in British heraldic and cultural imagery. It is most prominently displayed on the Royal Arms, with three lions shown in two quarters of the shield. The lion also serves as one of the royal supporters, appearing alongside the unicorn of Scotland. Across military, academic, and civic institutions, lions continue to be a recognizable part of British symbolism.

The obverse of the 2025 British Gold The British Lion Coin shows a portrait of King Charles III. Created by Martin Jennings in 2022, this left-profile image is the first official design of the king to appear on UK currency and does not include a crown.

On the reverse, the coin displays the bold image of the British lion. Designed by David Lawrence, the artwork presents the lion in a left-facing seated stance, roaring with its mouth open and one forepaw resting on a round shield. The background behind the lion includes a security element animated with the Union Flag design.

If you have any questions about this 1/4 oz gold coin or others in our inventory, BullionMax customer service is available at 800-729-3202, online via web chat, or by email.