British 2 oz Silver Unicorn of Scotland Queen’s Beast British 2 oz Silver Unicorn of Scotland Queen’s Beast
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Struck in 2 Troy oz of .9999 pure silver—Gem Brilliant.
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Bears a face value of £2 (GBP) backed by the British government.
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Fourth release of the series.
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On the obverse is Queen Elizabeth II.
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The reverse depicts the Unicorn of Scotland.
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Arrives in a new capsule with a foam ring.
The Queen’s Beasts are mythological creatures attributed to past ancestral royal monarchs. The tradition goes back over 9 centuries and represents the history and heritage of the royal family. They could be traced to the first beast, the “Lion of England,” attributed to King Richard I, also known as “Lionheart.”
The Royal Mint issued a 10-coin series beginning in 2016 featuring each of the Queen’s Beasts. Each of the 10 coins was designed by famed artist Jody Clark. The Lion of England was the first coin released in 2016. The series ended in 2021 with the release of The White Greyhound of Richmond.
The Unicorn of Scotland was issued in 2019 and is one of the crown jewels of the series. The obverse is graced with the 5th effigy of Her Majesty. The reverse features a rampant unicorn holding the coat of arms.
The 2019 Unicorn of Scotland is struck in 2 troy ounces of .9999 pure silver in a proof-like finish. Each coin arrives in pristine condition housed in a new airtight capsule.
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