NGC 2020 1oz Gold Queens Beasts White Lion Of Mortimer Certified Coin MS67+

Product Highlights:

• Year; 2020
• Manufacturer: The Royal Mint
• Weight (grams): 31.21
• Pure platinum content (grams): 31.1035
• Fineness: 999.5
• Dimensions: 32.69mm diameter
• Capital Gains Tax & VAT exempt: YES (UK Residents)

Product Description:

The 2021 White Lion of Mortimer 1oz Platinum Coin is the eighth release in The Royal Mint’s distinguished Queen’s Beasts series, which celebrates the ten heraldic beasts that stood watch over Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation at Westminster Abbey in 1953. Originally sculpted by James Woodford RA, these statues represent the deep and symbolic ancestry of the British monarchy. Struck in 999.5 fine platinum, this beautiful coin contains one troy ounce of precious metal and, like other legal tender UK coins, benefits from exemption from Capital Gains Tax — making it an attractive choice for both collectors and investors.

The White Lion of Mortimer is a powerful royal emblem passed down to Queen Elizabeth II from Edward IV of the House of York. It was notably favoured by her father, King George VI, prior to his own coronation. Unlike other lions in heraldic tradition, the Mortimer Lion is uncrowned, seated rather than rampant, and depicted with a distinctive blue tongue. It firmly grasps a shield featuring the Yorkist white rose en soleil — a white rose placed before a radiant golden sun — set against a striking dual-toned background.

Both the obverse and reverse of this coin are designed by renowned Royal Mint engraver Jody Clark. The obverse showcases the fifth definitive coinage portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse captures the strength and heritage of the Mortimer Lion with exceptional precision and depth.

A refined addition to any serious collection, the 2021 White Lion of Mortimer Platinum Coin combines rarity, symbolism, and investment appeal in a truly distinguished format.

This coin is graded and certified by the NGC, slabbed in a protective case to authenticate and preserve the coin's condition.

Grading Information:

An MS70 grade from the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) or Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) signifies that the coin is in perfect mint state condition, exhibiting no post-production imperfections under 5x magnification. Coins with this grade are highly sought after by collectors and investors due to their flawless condition and aesthetic appeal.