2017 Unicorn Of Scotland Five Ounce Gold Proof Queen's Beasts Coin

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2017 Unicorn Of Scotland Five Ounce Gold Proof Queen's Beasts Coin Obverse

2017 Unicorn Of Scotland Five Ounce Gold Proof Queen's Beasts Coin Reverse

Buy a 2017 Unicorn Of Scotland 5oz Gold Proof

Five-ounce gold proof 2017 Unicorn of Scotland coin from The Royal Mint, part of the sought-after Queen's Beasts collection. This premium coin features the national animal of Scotland, a mythical beast with its origins in ancient times. The unicorn represents Scotland in heraldry and, together with the English lion, acts as a supporter on the royal arms of the United Kingdom. Jody Clark's depiction of the unicorn on this Queen's Beasts coin shows the legendary creature rearing in front of the Scottish arms. Clark's work also appears on the obverse of this large 9999 gold coin as he is the artist behind the fifth and final definitive coinage portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This pre-owned coin is one of a limited edition of just 75 and comes in its original presentation case from the UK's national mint, complete with a numbered certificate of authenticity.

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Obverse Of 5oz Gold Queen's Beasts Coins

A portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark features on the obverse of this 2017-dated coin with the words 'ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 500 POUNDS ·' around.

Unicorn Of Scotland 2017 Reverse Design

Jody Clark also produced the reverse of this Unicorn of Scotland coin, as well as all the other reverses in the Queen's Beasts series. The unicorn is shown chained to a shield which shows the Scottish arms with the words 'UNICORN OF SCOTLAND' below and the date (2017) above.

Royal Mint Five Ounce Gold Proof Coins

Five-ounce coins like this one from The Royal Mint are struck in five troy ounces of 24-carat gold and have a face value of £500. This piece measures a huge 50.00 millimetres in diameter and boasts a fine, proof finish.

Limited Edition Premium UK Coin

This Unicorn of Scotland coin from The Queen's Beasts collection is from a limited edition of just 75 pieces. We are offering this piece in like-new pre-owned condition, complete with the original Royal Mint presentation packaging and the numbered certificate of authenticity.