1 oz Queen’s Beasts Lion of England Gold Coin | 2016

1 oz Queen's Beasts Lion of England 2016 - FIRST coin in legendary Royal Mint series

The 1 oz Queen's Beasts Lion of England Gold Coin 2016 is the DEBUT, FIRST-EVER COIN of the Queen's Beasts Royal Mint series. 1 oz pure .9999 gold (31.1035 g), face value 100 GBP. Lion of England = oldest British heraldic symbol, since Richard the Lionheart (12th c.). 2016 vintage is the most valued QB position.

At GoldInvest24 in protective capsule - check availability.

Lion of England 2016 - "First Year" Queen's Beasts debut

Royal Mint launched Queen's Beasts in 2016 - 63rd anniversary of Elizabeth II's coronation. Lion of England as first issue - logical: oldest and most powerful symbol of British monarchy since Richard the Lionheart in 12th c.

Lion of England 2016 was the first coin in the series. Today the first coin of the series - a premium above the gold price, highest in the series.

Key features

• Issuer: The Royal Mint - LBMA
• Status: FIRST Queen's Beasts coin
• Vintage: 2016 (debut)
• Metal: Investment gold (Au)
• Fineness: .9999/1000
• Weight: 1 oz (31.1035 g)
• Diameter: 32.69 mm
• Face value: 100 GBP
• Obverse: Elizabeth II (Jody Clark)
• Reverse: Lion of England (heraldic lion)
• Series: Queen's Beasts (2016-2021)
• Market premium: 100-300% over spot (highest QB)
• Availability: Very rare, secondary market
• UK CGT: Exempt
• VAT: 0%
• Packaging: Protective capsule at GoldInvest24

Market analysis - "first coin" of Queen's Beasts

Three value factors: "First Year of Issue", historical significance (Lion of England = oldest symbol), technical quality (24K, LBMA). Premium 100-300% = coin sells at 2-4× spot. "Premium collector" position.

Obverse and Reverse

Obverse: Elizabeth II (Jody Clark, debut portrait). Inscriptions: ELIZABETH II · 100 POUNDS · 2016.

Reverse: heraldic lion rampant with English coat of arms (3 golden lions passant guardant from Richard the Lionheart). Inscriptions: LION OF ENGLAND · 1 OZ FINE GOLD 999.9 · 2016.

Technical specifications

FAQ

Why is Lion of England 2016 the most expensive QB?

First Year of Issue, oldest monarchy symbol, difficult availability. Premium 100-300%.

Subject to VAT?

No. Investment gold VAT-exempt.

CGT-free in UK?

Yes. UK legal tender.