The Queen's Beasts: The White Horse of Hanover Silver 2 oz Coin (Random Year, BU)

The Queen's Beasts: The White Horse of Hanover

The Queen’s Beasts series, initiated by the British Royal Mint, continues to be celebrated for its national popularity, pride, and historic merit. As the ninth release in the ten-part series, the 2 oz White Horse of Hanover Silver Coin boasts an intricate history and a magnificent design. Each coin is meticulously composed of 2 troy ounces of .9999 fine silver.

Key Features:

• Series: Ninth release in the Queen’s Beasts series produced by the British Royal Mint.

• Content: Contains 2 troy ounces of .9999 fine silver.

• Legal Tender: Face value of 5 Pounds (GBP) backed by the British government.

• Packaging: Individual coins arrive in protective plastic flips; multiples of 10 arrive in tubes, and multiples of 100 arrive in Monster Boxes.

• Investment Status: Trusted alternative to gold bullion; IRA approved.

History

Produced by the British Royal Mint, the Queen’s Beasts series commemorates the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The designs are inspired by the ten statues that lined the entrance to Westminster Abbey, where Her Majesty was crowned in 1953. These beasts are ancient symbols of power, representing noble families and houses in the Queen’s line of succession.

The White Horse of Hanover was added to the Royal Arms of England in 1714, when George of Hanover (King George I) ascended to the throne. He was the first of six monarchs from the House of Hanover to reign in Britain.

Design

The craftsmanship and detailed artistry of this series continue to impress.

• Obverse: Features the effigy of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, as updated by artist Jody Clark in 2015. It is inscribed with “ELIZABETH II” and “5 POUNDS”.

• Reverse: Features Jody Clark’s design of the White Horse of Hanover. The horse is depicted rearing on its hind legs behind a shield bearing the Royal Arms. The inscriptions include “WHITE HORSE OF HANOVER”, the year of issue, and the purity and weight.

Composition

Each coin is composed of .9999 pure silver and measures 38.61 mm in diameter. The weight and silver content are prominently featured on the reverse side.