Specifications
| Metal | Silver |
| Purity | .9999 Fine |
| Weight | 2 Troy Ounces |
| Form Factor | Coin |
| Denomination | 5 British Pounds |
| Year | 2023 |
Design & Liquidity
The "Royal Tudor Beasts Yale of Beaufort" coin features a reverse design by David Lawrence, while the obverse showcases an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Jody Clark. This 2023 coin is the second release in The Royal Mint's prestigious Royal Tudor Beasts series, which is inspired by the heraldic statues on the Moat Bridge of Hampton Court Palace [5, 9, 12, 17]. The Royal Mint's bullion coins, including the Tudor Beasts series, are renowned for their value, tradability, and liquidity in the secondary market [16, 20]. These coins are backed by the British government and, as legal tender in the UK, are exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents [5, 8]. The limited mintage of this series contributes to its collectibility and potential for appreciation among both collectors and investors [5, 19].
About the Mint
The Royal Mint, the official maker of British coins, boasts an illustrious history spanning over 1,100 years, tracing its origins to around 886 AD during the reign of King Alfred the Great [1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 10]. It stands as one of the world's oldest continuous organizations [2]. Its flagship product is arguably the Gold Sovereign, first struck in 1489, which has become an iconic symbol of British numismatics [2, 7]. Another highly recognized bullion product is the Britannia series, introduced in 1987 [7, 8]. An intriguing historical fact is that the renowned scientist Sir Isaac Newton served as Master of the Mint from 1696 to 1727, where he implemented significant reforms to combat widespread counterfeiting and debasement of the coinage system [1]. The Royal Mint was also famously housed within the Tower of London for over 500 years before relocating to Tower Hill in 1812 and later to its current state-of-the-art facility in Llantrisant, Wales, in 1968 [2, 3, 4, 6].
