The Royal Tudor Beast History
The ten stone beasts adorning the Moat Bridge at Hampton Court Palace were commissioned during the reign of King Henry VIII. Drawing on the heraldic traditions of the Tudor dynasty and Jane Seymour, Henry VIII’s third wife, the beasts represent royal lineage, legitimacy and dynastic authority. Created as powerful symbols of status and succession, these magnificent figures remain an enduring expression of Tudor royal identity and one of the most distinctive features of Hampton Court Palace.
The Royal Tudor Beasts Collection
The Royal Tudor Beasts Collection recreates these historic heraldic figures in 99.9% fine silver with a proof finish. Issued between 2022 and 2027, the 11-coin collection also records a significant chapter in modern British royal history, spanning the transition from Queen Elizabeth II to King Charles III. The earliest releases feature the fifth portrait of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Jody Clark. From the 2023 Bull of Clarence onwards, the obverse carries the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Martin Jennings, marking the change of reign and the beginning of a new chapter for British coinage.
With later releases limited to as few as 2,500 pieces, assembling the complete 11-coin proof collection has become a particularly sought-after achievement for collectors of British history, royal heraldry and Royal Mint series.
The Royal Tudor Beasts Series
Following the success of The Queen’s Beasts series, The Royal Mint introduced The Royal Tudor Beasts Collection in 2022. Each coin features one of the heraldic creatures represented on the Moat Bridge at Hampton Court Palace, interpreted through the distinctive artistry and craftsmanship of the Royal Mint.
The complete 11-coin series includes:
．The Seymour Panther (2022) – Mintage: 6,000; Obverse by Jody Clark
．The Lion of England (2022) – Mintage: 6,000; Obverse by Jody Clark
．The Yale of Beaufort (2023) – Mintage: 5,000; Obverse by Jody Clark
．The Bull of Clarence (2023) – Mintage: 5,000; Obverse by Martin Jennings
．The Seymour Unicorn (2024) – Mintage: 5,500; Obverse by Martin Jennings
．The Tudor Dragon (2024) – Mintage: 5,000; Obverse by Martin Jennings
．The Queen's Panther (2025) – Mintage: 3,500; Obverse by Martin Jennings
．The Greyhound of Richmond (2025) – Mintage: 2,500; Obverse by Martin Jennings
．The Queen's Lion (2026) – Mintage: 2,500; Obverse by Martin Jennings
．The Royal Dragon (2026) – Mintage: 2,500; Obverse by Martin Jennings
．The Completer Coin (2027) – Mintage: 6,000; Obverse by Martin Jennings
* Pure silver tarnishes when exposed to air. It could change colour to brownish-red, black, or show white spots. The trade-in value of silver bullion items won't be impacted by this. The trade-in value for silver collectibles will be subject to the quote made by Emperio Gold and Silver Coins (HK) Limited.
