{"title":"Mythical Creatures","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStep into a world of legends with the Mythical Creatures Coin Collection. This captivating series celebrates the most iconic creatures of folklore, beginning with the fiery Phoenix. Each coin has been carefully struck to showcase the detail and artistry of these legendary beings, making them a striking addition to any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhether as a standalone piece or as part of the full collection, these coins offer collectors a unique way to honour the stories that have been passed down for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"unpackaged-tudor-beasts-yale-5","title":"The Tudor Beasts Yale of Beaufort 2023 £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin","description":"The Queen’s Beasts are recognised as ten heraldic statues that represent the genealogy of Queen Elizabeth II. Mother of the famous Tudor monarch Henry VII, Lady Margaret Beaufort was an extremely powerful women and was an influential figure in the Wars of the Roses of the late fifteen century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnown as the ‘mother of the Tudors’, Lady Beaufort utilised all her political influence to ensure that her son Henry VII inherit the English throne and carry on the dynasty of the family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecognised as the family animal of Henry VII’s powerful mother, the Yale of Beaufort is viewed as an impressive mythical beast representing the purity, wealth, and power of the Beauforts. Said to be as big as a rhinoceros, with the tail of an elephant and the appearance of a goat, the yale forms part of one of the heraldic statues on view at Hampton Court Palace.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA unique memorial of rich Tudor history, we are proud to announce the release of this highly detailed 2023 UK brilliant uncirculated £5 coin dedicated to the peculiar beast which has been so central to the dynasty of the Beaufort family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe third release in the Queen’s Beasts series, this coin follows the hugely popular Seymour Panther and Lion of England and has been created in collaboration with expert designers at historic royal palaces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeatured on the reverse of this £5 coin is a depiction of the mythical Yale, with the addition of a shield displaying the arms of Edward Seymour, the eldest brother of Jane Seymour.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA superb design by the collection’s artist, David Lawrence, this 2023 coin is a must-have for numismatic collectors and is available in a selection of specifications.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDepicted on the obverse of this edition is Jody Clark’s effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, illustrating its legal tender status.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSecure your piece of numismatic history today with this highly unique coin, remembering the history of the Tudor dynasty in expert detail.","brand":"The Royal Mint - Unpackaged","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41957007589564,"sku":"36793","price":10.74,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0524\/0641\/9644\/files\/BU2.jpg?v=1739465341"},{"product_id":"uk24subt","title":"Royal Tudor Beasts Seymour Unicorn 2024 £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin","description":"\u003cp\u003ePowerful and influential, the early Tudors faced many threats to their sovereignty, and Henry VIII often used heraldry to legitimise his lineage. He commissioned a procession of carefully carved Royal Beasts from myth and legend to stand at the entrance to Hampton Court Palace, a statement of royal power with every heraldic shield and symbol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese royal protectors are the inspiration behind The Royal Tudor Beasts Collection, a ten-coin collection that explores the rise of a royal dynasty. The Seymour Unicorn follows the Bull of Clarence onto the latest coin in the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore being chosen by Henry VIII to guard the Moat Bridge, the mythical unicorn wasn’t really known as a royal heraldic beast. Wild and untamed, the unicorn was believed to be the strongest of all creatures, so to have one set in stone outside the palace was a clear display of royal dominance. 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