Discover the mythical Yale of Beaufort with this impressive 2023 Royal Tudor Beasts £5 2oz Silver Bullion Coin, struck by The Royal Mint from two Troy ounces of .9999 fine silver.

The second bullion release in the Royal Tudor Beasts series, the coin features an intricate interpretation of the Yale of Beaufort by artist David Lawrence. Its reverse is enhanced with an animated chainmail background texture, providing additional visual detail and an advanced security feature.

The obverse carries Jody Clark’s fifth and final definitive coinage portrait of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, making this one of a relatively small number of UK coins dated 2023 to feature the late Queen.

Each coin is supplied in an individual protective acrylic capsule.

The Royal Tudor Beasts Collection

The Royal Tudor Beasts collection is inspired by the ten heraldic stone statues that line the Moat Bridge at Hampton Court Palace.

Created to celebrate the marriage of King Henry VIII and his third wife, Jane Seymour, the statues represented the royal ancestry, legitimacy and power of the Tudor dynasty. Each beast carries a shield displaying heraldic symbols associated with either the King or Queen.

Developed by The Royal Mint in collaboration with Historic Royal Palaces, the bullion series began with the Lion of England. The Yale of Beaufort followed as its second release.

The Mythical Yale of Beaufort

The yale is a mythical heraldic creature traditionally depicted with characteristics resembling a goat or antelope, together with tusks, a lion-like tail and a pair of long horns.

According to medieval legend, the yale could move its horns independently, allowing one to be directed forwards whilst the other remained available for defence.

The beast became closely associated with the powerful Beaufort family. Henry VIII traced part of his royal ancestry through his grandmother, Lady Margaret Beaufort, and used the Yale of Beaufort to emphasise the strength and legitimacy of his claim to the throne.

Although Jane Seymour did not have a direct Beaufort connection, the Yale was transferred to her collection of heraldic symbols by Henry VIII and appears amongst the Royal Beasts guarding Hampton Court Palace.

David Lawrence’s Reverse Design

Designed by sculptor and illustrator David Lawrence, the reverse presents the Yale of Beaufort standing proudly behind a shield.

Chains are wrapped around the creature’s body whilst its distinctive horns, tusks and other mythical features are rendered in sharp detail. The Yale supports a shield bearing Jane Seymour’s Coat of Augmentation, which incorporates heraldic lions and fleurs-de-lis.

The surrounding inscriptions identify the Yale of Beaufort, the coin’s two-ounce silver content and its 2023 year of issue.

Behind the central artwork is a detailed chainmail surface-animation pattern. When the coin is moved, the changing reflections create an impression of movement across the background whilst also providing an additional security feature.

Queen Elizabeth II Obverse

The obverse features the fifth and final definitive coinage portrait of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, created by Jody Clark.

The Queen is shown facing right and wearing the George IV State Diadem. The surrounding inscription includes her name, traditional royal titles and the coin’s legal-tender denomination of £5.

Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022, The Royal Mint ceased production of Tudor Beasts bullion coins carrying her portrait. This makes the 2023 Yale of Beaufort an especially notable issue, as it combines a 2023 date with the late Queen’s final definitive effigy.

Two Troy Ounces of .9999 Fine Silver

Each coin contains two Troy ounces of .9999 fine silver, equivalent to approximately 62.21 grams of pure silver.

Its substantial weight and compact 38.61mm diameter give the coin a noticeably thick and impressive appearance. The combination of precious-metal content, British heraldry, advanced surface detailing and its place within a continuing collectable series gives it appeal to both bullion buyers and Royal Mint collectors.

The Royal Mint did not advertise a fixed maximum mintage for the 2oz bullion edition. However, production of Tudor Beasts bullion coins featuring Queen Elizabeth II has now officially ended.

Supplied in a Protective Capsule

Each Yale of Beaufort 2oz Silver Bullion Coin is supplied in an individual protective acrylic capsule.

The capsule protects the coin’s detailed surfaces from direct handling whilst allowing both the heraldic reverse and Queen Elizabeth II obverse to be viewed clearly.

Product Specifications

• Product: Royal Tudor Beasts – Yale of Beaufort

• Year: 2023

• Manufacturer: The Royal Mint

• Country of issue: United Kingdom

• Denomination: £5

• Metal: Silver

• Purity: .9999 fine silver

• Fine silver content: 2 Troy ounces

• Approximate fine silver weight: 62.21g

• Diameter: 38.61mm

• Thickness: Approximately 6mm

• Finish: Bullion

• Reverse designer: David Lawrence

• Obverse designer: Jody Clark

• Issuing monarch: Queen Elizabeth II

• Security feature: Animated chainmail background texture

• Maximum mintage: No fixed maximum published; production has ended

• Presentation: Individual protective acrylic capsule

Bullion & Collectable Condition Information

This product is supplied as an ungraded bullion coin in a protective acrylic capsule.

Bullion coins are manufactured primarily for their precious-metal content and may display minor production or contact marks, light scratches, surface spotting, milk spots or other small imperfections. Natural toning may also develop as silver reacts with its surrounding environment.

The protective capsule may show minor scuffs, scratches or storage marks. These cosmetic characteristics are normal for bullion products and do not affect the coin’s stated weight, silver purity or authenticity.

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