25 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Black Bull of Clarence; 1/4 oz Fine Gold) 2018 front 25 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Black Bull of Clarence; 1/4 oz Fine Gold) 2018 back
25 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Black Bull of Clarence; 1/4 oz Fine Gold) 2018 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2018

25 Pounds - Elizabeth II Black Bull of Clarence; 1/4 oz Fine Gold

2018 year
Gold (.9999) 7.8 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2018
Value
25 Pounds 25 GBP = USD 33
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.9999)
Weight
7.8 g
Diameter
22 mm
Thickness
1.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#136636
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

A bull supporting the shield of arms used by Edward IV and Richard III as well as the sovereigns of the Houses of Lancaster and Tudor, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BLACK BULL OF CLARENCE 1/4oz·FINE GOLD·999.9·2018
JC

Engraver: Jody Clark

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The fourth design in The Queen's Beast series which began in 2016, there are 10 Beasts in total which are a representation of the statues that stood in Westminster Abbey on the Queen's Coronation in 1953. The statues are now on display in the Canadian Museum of History.

For the Black Bull of Clarence there were 14 different issues of varying metals, denominations and years of issue, which all share Jody Clark's design.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the coin is that the Black Bull of Clarence, featured on the reverse side of the coin, is a symbol of strength and courage and has been associated with the British monarchy for centuries. It is said to have been a favorite symbol of King Edward IV, who ruled England from 1461 to 1470 and again from 1471 to 1483. The Black Bull of Clarence is also featured on the coat of arms of the British royal family.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2018  - - - - - -

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