| Coin | Silver Ounce 2024 The Lion and The Eagle, Bullion |
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Like many other mints, the Royal Mint issues bullion coins in precious metals, having much higher intrinsic value than their face value. The one ounce (1 oz) silver coins are denominated as either two pounds (£2) or five pounds (£5), depending on the occasion.
Initially, these were only of the Britannia type, but in 2015 the Royal Mint started to use the format for coins with other types of reverse designs, celebrating various aspects of British heritage.
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 is part of a series designed by John M. Mercanti, who was the 12th Chief Engraver of the United States Mint from 1991 until his retirement in late 2010.
The Royal Mint says about the series:
Potent symbols of courage, strength and freedom, the British lion and the American eagle characterise the spirit of each nation. Richly historic and instantly recognisable, together they represent the shared values and enduring relationship between two countries that have traditionally stood shoulder to shoulder. |
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| Obverse | |
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The obverse of the coin displays the first definitive portrait of King Charles III, which shows his bare (uncrowned) head facing left.
Below the neck truncation in tiny letters, the artist's initials MJ (for Martin Jennings).
Around, the monarch's legend followed by the face value and date of issue: CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 2 POUNDS ·. Translated from Latin, the legend means: Charles the Third, by the Grace of God, King, Defender of the Faith.
The obverse has a textured background ("guilloche" geometric pattern). |
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At centre, the coin depicts the British lion and the American eagle, both facing right, in a symbol of unity and strength.
The designer's initials jm (for John M. Mercanti) are below right.
Framed by laurel leaves around the rim, around above the inscription THE LION AND THE EAGLE. Around below, the date of issue 2024.
The background is patterned with a fine mesh of microdots.
Repeated multiple times around the rim, in small letters the precious metal content: 1 oz 999 FINE SILVER (one troy ounce of 99.9% silver). |
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| Reverse Inscription |
THE LION AND THE EAGLE 2024 1 oz 999 FINE SILVER |
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| Edge | Milled | Edge Inscription | None |
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| Notes | Finish: bullion (Brilliant Uncirculated).
Packaging: in protective coin capsule, or 25 coins in mint tube, or 500 in monster box.
Royal Mint Product Code: UK24BLAES1.
Release date: March 2024.
Release price: £28.89. |
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| See also |
Anglo-American Commemoratives include:
- 5 oz Gold Proof, The Lion and The Eagle, 2023
- 2 oz Gold Proof, The Lion and The Eagle, 2023
- 2 oz Gold Reverse Frosted, The Lion and The Eagle, 2024
- 1 oz Gold Proof, The Lion and The Eagle, 2023
- 1 oz Gold Bullion, The Lion and The Eagle, 2024
- 1 oz Gold Reverse Frosted, The Lion and The Eagle, 2024
- 1 kg Silver Proof, The Lion and The Eagle, 2023
- 1 kg Silver Reverse Frosted, The Lion and The Eagle, 2024
- 5 oz Silver Proof, The Lion and The Eagle, 2023
- 5 oz Silver Reverse Frosted, The Lion and The Eagle, 2024
- 2 oz Silver Proof, The Lion and The Eagle, 2023
- 2 oz Silver Reverse Frosted, The Lion and The Eagle, 2024
- 1 oz Silver Proof, The Lion and The Eagle, 2023
- 1 oz Silver Bullion, The Lion and The Eagle, 2024
- 1 oz Silver Reverse Frosted, The Lion and The Eagle, 2024
- 1 oz Gold Bullion, Britannia and Liberty, 2024
- 1 oz Gold Proof, Britannia and Liberty, 2024
- 1/4 oz Gold Bullion, Britannia and Liberty, 2024
- 1/4 oz Gold Proof, Britannia and Liberty, 2024
- 1/40 oz Gold Proof, Britannia and Liberty, 2024
- 1 kg Silver Proof, Britannia and Liberty, 2024
- 5 oz Silver Proof, Britannia and Liberty, 2024
- 2 oz Silver Proof, Britannia and Liberty, 2024
- 1 oz Silver Bullion, Britannia and Liberty, 2024
- 1 oz Silver Proof, Britannia and Liberty, 2024
- 1 oz Gold Proof, Liberty and Britannia, United States 2024
- 1 oz Silver Proof (medal), Liberty and Britannia, United States 2024
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