Proof Silver Queen's Beasts - Lion of England

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  1. westminstrel

    westminstrel Member

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    I may have stumbled on something on the Royal Mint website. I don't think they've announced this yet, but it looks like they are releasing a silver proof version of the Lion of England coin.

    I saw this on the Christmas Gift Guide page, in the Luxury Gifts section banner: http://www.royalmint.com/our-coins/gifts/christmas-shop/luxury-gifts

    The design is similar, but it looks like the text is different, and the background is plain as opposed to the "chain maille" pattern.
     
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    Trident Member Silver Stacker

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    Well spotted westminstrel. Thanks for sharing. The image looks like the real deal - not just a render.

    The numbering above the lion is difficult to see exactly but could be 2017.
     
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    Yes, it does look like the date is 2017. Good eyes :)
     
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    Sneaky, sneaky! They've replaced the pic with a silver Year of the Rooster. Luckily, I saved the image, anticipating something like this :p
     
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    .. so I posed the question directly to the mint "when is it available ?"

    They replied. "This coin is our "The Queens Beasts" coin which will be available to order soon.

    To register your interest and allow us to notify you when it is available please view the link below

    http://www.royalmint.com/pre-register/\"

    The link asks for name and email address. It has a couple of check boxes, one for Annual Sets
    and another for The Queens Beasts.
     
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    Cool, thanks for that, Trident! I haven't gotten any of the coins in this range yet, but I think I will get this one. It better frikkin be affordable lol :D
     
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    Altima Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    Damn, missed seeing the image. Just gotta wait for the official release then!
     
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    No need to wait. Here you go...

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    Source: Royal Mint, Christmas Gift Guide, Luxury Gifts page banner (now updated)
     

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