2017 Great Britain 1/4 oz Proof Queen’s Beasts Lion of England Gold Coin NGC PF 70 UCAM

2017 Great Britain 1/4 oz Proof Queen’s Beasts Lion of England Gold Coin NGC PF 70 UCAM

Celebrate British heraldry and royal legacy with the 2017 Great Britain 1/4 oz Proof Queen’s Beasts Lion of England Gold Coin NGC PF 70 Ultra Cameo, the first and most iconic release in The Royal Mint’s world-renowned Queen’s Beasts Series. Struck in .9999 fine gold, this coin contains 1/4 troy ounce of pure gold and has been certified a perfect Proof 70 Ultra Cameo by the NGC, a flawless example with deep mirror fields and frosted details.

Launched in 2017, the Queen’s Beasts collection celebrates the ten majestic heraldic creatures that stood guard at Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953, symbolizing her royal ancestry. The Lion of England, the first issue in the series, represents strength, courage, and monarchy — one of the oldest and most enduring emblems of British power, tracing its origins back to King Richard I (“The Lionheart”) in the 12th century.

Each proof coin was expertly struck at The Royal Mint with advanced minting techniques to achieve maximum detail, contrast, and brilliance — a true masterpiece of modern numismatics.

Coin Features:

• Graded as PF 70 UCAM by NGC
• Made from .9999 fine gold with a weight of 1/4 troy oz
• Proof finish
• Minted by the British Royal Mint
• Denomination: 25 Pounds
• Secured within an official NGC holder
• Obverse: Features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, the inscriptions encircling this design are “ELIZABETH II,” “DG REG FD” along with the denomination
• Reverse: depicts the proud lion on its hind legs protecting the heraldic shield of Britain with the inscriptions – “LION OF ENGLAND,” along with the year of mintage.

Majestic, historic, and flawlessly struck, the 2017 Great Britain 1/4 oz Proof Queen’s Beasts Lion of England Gold Coin NGC PF 70 UCAM stands as both a tribute to British royal tradition and a masterpiece of modern minting. Its perfect grade, rich symbolism, and significance as the series’ inaugural release make it a cornerstone addition to any premium gold coin collection. Also see the Queen’s Beast collection presented in silver.