1/4 oz 2018 Queen's Beasts Unicorn of Scotland Gold Coin | The Royal Mint
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This stunning coin is the fourth release in the Queen's Beasts series issued by Britain's Royal Mint—this time featuring the Unicorn of Scotland.
COIN HIGHLIGHTS
- Ships individually in protective packaging
- Consisting of 1/4 oz of 9999 Fine Gold
- Obverse: Features an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
- Reverse: Features The Unicorn of Scotland gallantly leaping over the Scottish shield, along with the metal weight and purity
Scotland's deep connections with the unicorn stem from its Celtic culture. Celtic mythology believed unicorns to represent innocence and purity while associated with chivalry, pride and boldness. One particularly significant aspect in the heraldry of the unicorn is the gold chain which is used to restrain the beast. The chain wraps around the animal, perhaps depicting the enormous power of the mystical beast and the control the Scottish Kings had over them.
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- SKU
- 4933
- Finish
- Lightly Used
- Designer
- Jody Clark
- Year
- 2018
- Denomination
- GBP 25
- Reverse
- Stylized image of a Unicorn holding a shield bearing Scotland's coat of arms and the words "Unicorn of Scotland 1/4 oz fine gold 9999 2018"
- Obverse
- Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the words "Elizabeth II D.G. Regina Reg Fid 25 Pounds"
- Purity
- 9999
- Manufacturer
- Royal Mint
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Weight
- 1/4 oz
- Average Thickness (mm)
- 1.6
- Diameter (mm)
- 21.9
