© The Royal Mint, 2024
© The Royal Mint, 2024
25 Pounds - Charles III Seymour Unicorn; 1/4 oz Fine Gold
2024 year| Gold (.9999) | 7.8 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2024 |
| Value | 25 Pounds 25 GBP = USD 33 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 7.8 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#384449 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Unicorn standing, royal coronet on head, wreath of flowers around neck, holding the arms of Jane Seymour, legend around, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SEYMOUR UNICORN· 1/4 oz · FINE GOLD · 999.9
DL
⬩ 2024 ⬩
Designer: David Lawrence
Edge
Reeded
Script: Latin
Comment
The fifth design in The Tudor's Beasts series, there are a total of ten Beasts representing the statues that stand in Hampton Court Palace.This David Lawrence reverse design was struck in a variety of base and precious metal compositions and denominations.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design of the Seymour Unicorn, which is a mythical creature that has been associated with the British royal family for centuries. The unicorn is depicted on the coin in a graceful pose, with its horn and mane rendered in intricate detail. The use of gold and the attention to detail in the design make the coin a beautiful and valuable collector's item.
