The lion has been a key symbol in British heraldry since the 1100s, shaped by the Plantagenet lineage and the broader influence of European heraldry during the Crusades. In 2025, The Royal Mint introduces a new bullion series celebrating this historic emblem. Right now, you can order the 2025 1 oz British Gold The British Lion Coin online from BullionMax.

Coin Highlights:

• Coins arrive in plastic flips, acrylic tubes of 10 coins, or a Monster Box of 100 coins!
• 1st year for the British Gold Lion!
• Limited mintage of only 5,000 coins!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold in BU condition.
• Issued a face value of 100 Pound sterling (GBP) by Britain.
• The obverse features King Charles III.
• On the reverse is a British lion with a shield.
• Security element on the reverse offers surface animation for the Union Flag.

The obverse of the 2025 1 oz Gold The British Lion Coin displays the official portrait of King Charles III. Created by artist Martin Jennings in 2022, this design marks the first definitive likeness of the king for British coinage. It presents a left-facing, uncrowned profile of His Majesty.

On the reverse of the coin, you’ll find a proud depiction of the British Lion. David Lawrence designed this image to show the lion seated in a left-profile pose. It is roaring with its mouth open and has one raised forepaw placed confidently on a shield.

Throughout British history, the lion has been used in various heraldic forms. Early medieval art portrayed the lion in a more abstract, symbolic style, while later eras, like the Renaissance, shifted toward a more lifelike representation of this enduring national icon.

Each 2025 1 oz British Gold The British Lion Coin is in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. Single coins ship in plastic flips, while multiples come in tubes of 10 or Monster Boxes of 100. A new surface animation on the reverse adds a layer of visual security, displaying the Union Flag.

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