1 oz Tudor Beasts Greyhound of Richmond Gold Coin 2025 - Royal Mint
The 1 oz Tudor Beasts Greyhound of Richmond Gold Coin 2025 is the 5th coin in the 10-coin Tudor Beasts collection by The Royal Mint - one of the most ambitious numismatic series of the 21st century, dedicated to King Henry VIII's heraldic beasts. Contains one troy ounce of pure .9999/1000 gold (31.1035 g), face value 100 GBP. Greyhound of Richmond symbolises the House of Tudor on the side of Edmund Tudor, father of King Henry VII.
At GoldInvest24 in protective capsule.
Tudor Beasts - continuation of Queens Beasts
Tudor Beasts - 10 Royal Mint coins since 2022, inspired by wooden figures of 10 heraldic beasts on Hampton Court Palace bridge, favourite residence of Henry VIII (1491-1547). Direct successor to popular Queens Beasts (2016-2021).
10 Tudor Beasts list: Seymour Panther (2022), Lion of England (2022), Yale of Beaufort (2023), Queen's Lion (2024), Greyhound of Richmond (5th - 2025), Bull of Clarence (2026), 4 remaining 2027-2030.
Key features
- Issuer: The Royal Mint - LBMA Good Delivery
- Metal: Investment gold (Au)
- Fineness: .9999/1000 (24K)
- Weight: 1 troy ounce (31.1035 g)
- Diameter: 32.69 mm
- Face value: 100 GBP
- Obverse: Charles III (Martin Jennings)
- Reverse: Greyhound of Richmond (Edmund Tudor)
- Series: Tudor Beasts (10 coins 2022-2030)
- Position: 5th of 10 coins
- 1 oz mintage: ~80,000 pieces (limited)
- UK CGT: Exempt as legal tender
- VAT: 0% (investment gold)
- Packaging: Protective capsule at GoldInvest24
Greyhound of Richmond - father of the Tudor dynasty
Greyhound of Richmond is the coat of arms of Edmund Tudor, Earl of Richmond (1430-1456) - father of King Henry VII, founder of the Tudor dynasty. Edmund was the son of Owen Tudor (Welsh nobleman) and Catherine de Valois (widow of Henry V).
Greyhound symbolises speed, loyalty, nobility. Stands today on Hampton Court Palace bridge.
Market analysis - Tudor Beasts as Queens Beasts follow-up
First Queens Beasts vintages today command 100-300% over spot premiums. Tudor Beasts has similar structure: 10 coins, 80K 1 oz limited.
Greyhound as 5th position - "early Tudor" collection halfway. Retail premium 8-12% over spot.
Obverse - Charles III (Martin Jennings)
Obverse depicts Charles III by Martin Jennings. Inscriptions: CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 100 POUNDS · 2025.
Reverse - Greyhound of Richmond
Reverse displays heraldic greyhound with Edmund Tudor's shield. Tudor symbols (Tudor rose, HR initials). Inscriptions: GREYHOUND OF RICHMOND · TUDOR BEASTS · 1 OZ FINE GOLD 999.9 · 2025.
Technical specifications
| Parameter |
Value |
| Manufacturer |
The Royal Mint, Llantrisant |
| Accreditation |
LBMA Good Delivery |
| Series |
Tudor Beasts (2022-2030) |
| Position |
5th coin of 10 |
| Metal |
Gold |
| Fineness |
.9999/1000 |
| Weight |
1 oz (31.1035 g) |
| Diameter |
32.69 mm |
| Face value |
100 GBP |
| Mintage |
~80,000 pieces |
| Year of issue |
2025 |
| Obverse |
Martin Jennings, Charles III |
| Reverse |
Greyhound of Richmond |
| UK CGT |
Exempt |
| VAT |
0% |
| Catalog number |
109386 |
FAQ
What is Tudor Beasts?
10 Royal Mint coins 2022-2030 inspired by Hampton Court bridge. Successor to Queens Beasts.
Who was Edmund Tudor?
Edmund Tudor (1430-1456), father of Henry VII. Greyhound is his coat of arms.
Subject to VAT?
No. Investment gold VAT-exempt.
Older Tudor Beasts premium?
Yes. Seymour Panther 2022: 30-50%, Lion of England: 20-40%.
