The Royal Mint continues its celebrated Royal Tudor Beasts Collection with the release of the Great Britain 2026 The Royal Tudor Beasts - The Queen's Lion 99.9% Proof and Reverse Proof Silver 2-Coin Set. Struck in 99.9% fine silver to proof standard, this special set includes two 1oz coins: one in traditional Proof finish, and the other in a striking Reverse Proof, showcasing contrasting textures and craftsmanship. The design honours one of the heraldic beasts that guards the entrance to Hampton Court Palace, the grand Tudor residence of Henry VIII.
The Queen’s Lion was commissioned in 1536 to mark Henry VIII’s marriage to Jane Seymour, his third consort. Proud and commanding, the lion holds a shield bearing Jane Seymour’s personal badge, symbolising her royal authority and the enduring Tudor legacy.
The reverse of both coins features the Queen’s Lion, designed by renowned sculptor and illustrator David Lawrence, depicted in a powerful stance with intricate detail. The shield it supports carries Jane Seymour’s royal badge, connecting the design to Tudor heraldry and dynastic tradition. Surrounding the Queen’s Lion is the inscription “QUEEN’S LION” and “2026”. The obverse depicts Martin Jennings’s effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, surrounded by the inscription “CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D” along with the face value and year of issue.
This set marks the ninth release in the Royal Tudor Beasts Collection, a series inspired by the heraldic statues that line the Moat Bridge at Hampton Court Palace. Created in partnership with Historic Royal Palaces, each coin in the series combines history, artistry, and cultural symbolism.
Product Highlights:
．Contains two 1oz of 99.9% fine silver coins (Proof & Reverse Proof)
．Worldwide limited mintage of 250 sets
．Ninth release in the Royal Tudor Beasts Collection
．Celebrates the Queen’s Lion, a heraldic emblem of Jane Seymour’s authority and Tudor lineage
．The coin set is presented in bespoke packaging with booklet on Tudor heraldry and Hampton Court Palace
