Gold Kilo 2018 Black Bull of Clarence, Coin from United Kingdom - detailed information

Gold Kilo 2018 Black Bull of Clarence, Coin from United Kingdom
CoinGold Kilo 2018 Black Bull of Clarence

Like many other mints, the Royal Mint issues bullion coins in precious metals, having much higher intrinsic value than their face value. Most of these by tradition are measured in troy ounces of fractions thereof, but the mint also introduced metric coins measuring one kilogram of pure metal (they are actually fractionally heavier as a whole, to account for the small amount of other metal in the alloy).

The 1 kg gold coins are denominated as One Thousand Pounds (£1,000), although their intrinsic (bullion) value is much higher than their face value. The coins vary in design depending on the occasion (they are "one-year" types usually issued in parallel with smaller denominations with the same reverse designs).

The coins are legal tender but are not intended for circulation. They are targeted at bullion investors or collectors who appreciate the special editions as pieces of art.

This coin type is the fourth from a series of ten coin designs known as the Queen's Beasts.

The Queen's Beasts are British coins issued by the Royal Mint in platinum, gold, and silver since 2016. Each of the coins in the series features a stylised version of one of the heraldic Queen's Beasts statues present at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II representing her royal line of ancestry. It was announced that engraver Jody Clark will design the entire series; he is best known for also designing the Queen's Fifth definitive portrait, which is on the obverse of the coins - so he is in the rare position of having designed both sides.

The Queen's Beasts heraldic statues representing the genealogy of Queen Elizabeth II stood in front of the temporary western annexe to Westminster Abbey for the Queen's coronation in 1953. Each of The Queen's Beasts consists of an heraldic beast supporting a shield bearing a badge or arms of a family associated with the ancestry of Queen Elizabeth II. They were commissioned by the British Ministry of Works from sculptor James Woodford. The statues were uncoloured except for their shields at the coronation. They are now on display in the Canadian Museum of History. There are other statues of the Queen's Beasts, sometimes referred to as the King's Beasts, at Hampton Court Palace and Kew Gardens in London, and on the roof of St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.

The Black Bull of Clarence descended to the Queen through King Edward IV. The shield shows the Royal Arms as they were borne by Edward IV and his brother King Richard III as well as all the Sovereigns of the Houses of Lancaster and Tudor.

The Black Bull of Clarence 1kg gold proof coin was issued in a presentation box, issue price: £49,995.00.

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Obverse
United Kingdom / Gold Kilo 2018 Black Bull of Clarence - obverse photo

The obverse of the coin depicts the crowned old head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Royal Diamond Diadem crown worn for her Coronation (her effigy known as the "Fifth Portrait").

In small letters below the head, the artist's initials J.C (for Jody Clark).

Running continuously around the effigy is the monarch's legend: ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 1000 POUNDS ·. Translated from Latin: Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith, followed by the value and denomination in English.

Obverse Inscription ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 1000 POUNDS ·
Reverse
United Kingdom / Gold Kilo 2018 Black Bull of Clarence - reverse photo

The reverse features a dynamic depiction of a rearing Black Bull of Clarence, facing right. It holds a shield, quartered, bearing England's three lions passant guardant in the second and third quarter, and France's fleur-de-lis in the first and fourth quarter; these were the Royal Arms of King Edward IV expressing his claim to the throne of France.

Around below, the inscription BLACK BULL OF CLARENCE. Around above, interrupted by the bull's horns, the date · 2018 ·.

The artist's initials JC (for Jody Clark) are in the lower left field next to the shield.

Reverse Inscription BLACK BULL OF CLARENCE · 2018 ·
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Notes

3 coins issued as "first release".

See also

Coins in the Queen's Beasts series featuring the Black Bull of Clarence include:
- 1 oz Platinum Bullion, Black Bull of Clarence, 2019
- 1 kg Gold Proof, Black Bull of Clarence, 2018
- 5 oz Gold Proof, Black Bull of Clarence, 2018
- 1 oz Gold Proof, Black Bull of Clarence, 2018
- 1 oz Gold Bullion, Black Bull of Clarence, 2018
- 1/4 oz Gold Proof, Black Bull of Clarence, 2018
- 1/4 oz Gold Proof, Black Bull of Clarence, 2021
- 1/4 oz Gold Bullion, Black Bull of Clarence, 2018
- 1 kg Silver Proof, Black Bull of Clarence, 2018
- 10 oz Silver Proof, Black Bull of Clarence, 2018
- 10 oz Silver Bullion, Black Bull of Clarence, 2019
- 5 oz Silver Proof, Black Bull of Clarence, 2018
- 2 oz Silver Proof, Black Bull of Clarence, 2021
- 2 oz Silver Bullion, Black Bull of Clarence, 2018
- 1 oz Silver Proof, Black Bull of Clarence, 2018
- 1/4 oz Silver Proof, Black Bull of Clarence, 2021
- £5 Copper-Nickel Brilliant Uncirculated, Black Bull of Clarence, 2018

Gold Kilo 2018 Black Bull of Clarence: References to Information Used
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All (47) coins of type: Gold Kilo (1 kg)
Coin NameMintageEffigyLegend
Gold Kilo 2012 London Olympics 20 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH · II · D · G · REG · F · D 1000 POUNDS · 2012
Gold One Kilo 2012 Diamond Jubilee 21 Royal Arms ELIZABETH · II · D · G REG · F · D · 1000 POUNDS
Gold Kilo 2013 Coronation Anniversary 13 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH · II · D · G · REG · F · D 1000 POUNDS · 2013
Gold One Kilo 2013 Prince George Christening 19 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH · II · D · G · REG · F · D 1000 POUNDS
Gold Kilo 2014 First World War Outbreak 10 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH · II · D · G · REG · F · D 1000 POUNDS · 2014
Gold Kilo 2015 Longest Reigning Monarch 15 Queen Elizabeth II - Portrait by James Butler ELIZABETH II · DEI · GRA · REG · F · D · 1000 POUNDS · 2015
Gold Kilo 2015 Churchill 9 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH · II · D · G · REG · F · D 1000 POUNDS · 2015
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Gold Kilo 2018 Black Bull of Clarence: Details
CountryUnited Kingdom
CurrencyPound Sterling
Coin TypeGold Kilo (1 kg)
Issued2018
MonarchQueen Elizabeth II
EffigyQueen Elizabeth II - Portrait by Jody Clark (Fifth Portrait)
Face Value1000 (x Pound)
Total Mintage9
Mintage Limit10
CurrentYes
Material0.999 Gold
DesignerJody Clark
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size100.0000 mm
Mass1,005.0000 g
OCC IDBYNK-EDDC-GMGR-EPQM
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