1oz Gold Coin — Graded MS68+

The 2019 Griffin of Edward III forms part of The Royal Mint’s completed Queen’s Beasts series — a ten-coin sovereign bullion collection representing the heraldic lineage of the British monarchy.

The griffin, combining the body of a lion with the head and wings of an eagle, was adopted by King Edward III as a symbol of vigilance, strength and royal authority. Uniting the courage of the lion with the foresight of the eagle, the griffin reflects the consolidation of power during one of England’s most influential medieval reigns.

The reverse design depicts the Griffin of Edward III holding a shield bearing the Round Tower of Windsor — a reference to dynastic continuity and royal fortitude. The obverse features the official portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, affirming the coin’s sovereign legal tender status.

Struck in one troy ounce of 999.9 fine gold, this example has been independently graded MS68+, confirming exceptional mint-state quality and strong strike detail.

With a limited mintage of 5,000 coins worldwide, high-grade examples within the completed Queen’s Beasts series continue to attract structured collector and investor interest.

Specification

• Series: The Queen’s Beasts
• Issuer: The Royal Mint
• Metal: 1oz Fine Gold
• Purity: 999.9 (24 Carat)
• Grading: MS68+ (PCGS / NGC)
• Mintage: 5,000 Coins Worldwide
• Country of Issue: United Kingdom
• Capital Gains Tax Status: CGT Free (UK Legal Tender)