Buy British Royal Tudor Beasts Gold Coins online and own a striking collection inspired by the heraldic beasts of Hampton Court Palace. Struck in .9999 fine gold by the Royal Mint, these coins combine historical symbolism, limited releases, and strong global demand, making them ideal for both collectors and investors. Explore multiple designs and sizes with secure checkout and fast, insured delivery.
2024 1/4 oz British Tudor Beasts: Seymour Unicorn Gold Coin (BU)
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$1,170.62Shop British Royal Tudor Beasts gold coins at BOLD Precious Metals, struck in .9999 fine gold by the Royal Mint. The series, created by illustrator and sculptor David Lawrence in partnership with Historic Royal Palaces, reimagines the ten heraldic beasts that have lined the Moat Bridge at Hampton Court Palace for centuries, each one tied to a specific figure in Henry VIII's court, with a documented historical story behind it.
Released as the successor to the popular Queen's Beasts series (2016–2021), Tudor Beasts is roughly midway through its planned ten-coin run as of 2026. We stock both Bullion (BU) and Proof finishes in 1 oz and 1/4 oz sizes, and every coin qualifies for a Precious Metals IRA. Browse current inventory below, or read our full guide to the series.
The Royal Tudor Beasts series is the Royal Mint's follow-up to the Queen's Beasts (2016–2021), one of the most commercially popular modern Royal Mint bullion programs. Struck in 99.99% fine gold, carrying legal tender face value under the Crown, and released in both Bullion (BU) and Proof finishes, the series gives both gold stackers and collectors a reason to pay attention. Whether you're accumulating gold by the ounce or building a themed collector set, there's a Tudor Beasts coin suited to either goal.
99.99% Pure Gold · Royal Mint, UK · BU & Proof Finishes · Queen's Beasts Successor · Legal Tender
If you're ready to buy Tudor Beasts Gold Coins from a trusted dealer, BOLD makes it simple to buy Tudor Beasts coins, buy Royal Mint gold coins, and buy gold coins online. Royal Mint Tudor Beasts pieces are sourced directly, never gray-market. Shop Tudor Beasts Gold Coins for sale in both 1 oz Tudor Beasts Gold Coin and 1/4 oz Tudor Beasts Gold Coin sizes, as either a Tudor Beasts Proof Gold Coin or a Tudor Beasts Bullion Coin.
Every coin is a genuine 24K gold coin's territory—true .9999 gold bullion coins and IRA-eligible gold coins, sourced as Royal Mint gold coins and British gold coins from the territory alike. Whether you're after a Seymour Panther Gold Coin, a Tudor Dragon Gold Coin, or a Lion of England Gold Coin, BOLD's collection covers the full roster for both investment gold coins and collector gold coins alike.
The Tudor Beasts designs are shown from the ten heraldic statues lining the Moat Bridge at Hampton Court Palace, the grand entrance Henry VIII used when receiving foreign dignitaries. Each beast was assigned to a specific Tudor royal figure, meaning every coin in the series carries a named historical figure and a documented story, rather than a generic heraldic animal chosen for visual appeal alone.
The reverse designs are the work of illustrator and sculptor David Lawrence, created in partnership with Historic Royal Palaces, the independent charity that cares for Hampton Court and five other historic royal sites.
Lawrence has spoken about the challenge of the commission directly: the original Tudor-era statues are, by his own estimate, roughly 70% stylized or fictionalized interpretations of animals the Tudor sculptors had often never actually seen, and his job was modernizing that imagery while staying true to its heraldic meaning.
The Royal Mint itself has operated continuously for more than 1,100 years, making it one of the oldest institutions of its kind still producing currency today.
The Hampton Court statues that inspired this series were placed there under Henry VIII specifically to project dynastic legitimacy to foreign visitors. Each beast carried a heraldic shield linking the animal to a royal bloodline. A Tudor Beasts coin is a piece of 1530s political imagery recast in modern gold.
81% of Tudor Beasts gold buyers at BOLD had previously purchased a Queen's Beasts coin (Based on 1,240 Tudor Beasts buyers—1,004 had previously purchased a Queen's Beasts coin).
The series is coming out over five years, approximately two designs per year, and sometimes in a different order than the bullion and proof. Here's what's in the lineup so far.
The first release was a tie-in to the only of Henry VIII's six wives to give him a legitimate male heir, Jane Seymour. It is depicted with flames coming from its mouth and ears, holding a shield with the Seymour family's wings. It is the most popular design of the collectible coin series and thus is usually the initial one collectors desire to finish a set with.
One of the most well-known symbols in British history, dating back to the 12th century, is in the shield of England. Entry point for buyers desiring a well-known, liquid design in the series.
The most politically complex design of the series, tied to the House of York and the Wars of the Roses, which preceded the rule of the Tudors in England, and connected to George, Duke of Clarence, brother of Edward IV.
An emblem of Henry VII's Welsh heritage and the source of the Tudor claim to dynastic legitimacy, the red dragon was Henry Tudor's Battle standard at Bosworth in 1485. If you are looking for the most design connected to the start of the dynasty, then this is it.
Worn by Henry VII as his earldom of Richmond until his accession to the throne, it represented loyal service and promptness, which he relied on to outsmart Yorkist opponents.
The remaining five coins in the series, which will be progressively released starting in 2024 and continue through 2026, are made up of Yale of Beaufort, Seymour Unicorn, Royal Dragon, Queen's Panther, and Queen's Lion. The same availability applies to designs that are sold out at BOLD; just click Notify Me on any design that is out-of-stock, and you'll be notified once it's available again.
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Feature |
Details |
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Issuing Authority |
Royal Mint, United Kingdom |
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Gold Purity |
99.99% (24-karat) |
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Available Sizes |
1 oz / 1/4 oz |
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Legal Tender Face Value |
£100 (1 oz) / £25 (1/4 oz) |
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Finish Options |
Bullion (BU) and Proof |
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BU 1 oz Packaging |
Individual flip; tubes of 10; Monster Boxes of 100 |
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BU 1/4 oz Packaging |
Individual flip; tubes of 25; Monster Boxes of 500 |
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Proof Packaging |
Encapsulated in branded wooden presentation box with Certificate of Authenticity |
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Country of Issue |
United Kingdom |
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Reverse Designer |
David Lawrence, in partnership with Historic Royal Palaces |
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Obverse |
Effigy of His Majesty King Charles III |
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Factor |
Bullion (BU) |
Proof |
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Price vs. Spot Gold |
Closest to spot — lowest premium |
15–30% over spot depending on design and demand |
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Finish Quality |
Standard mint strike — sharp detail |
Multiple die strikes — mirror fields, frosted relief |
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Packaging |
Flip, tube, or Monster Box |
Wooden presentation box with COA |
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Mintage |
Higher — more liquid |
Strictly limited — numbered |
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Resale Liquidity |
High — trades as gold bullion globally |
Moderate — collector-to-collector market |
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Best Buyer Profile |
Gold stackers, IRA investors, portfolio builders |
Collectors, gift buyers, series completionists |
If you collected Queen's Beasts, here's what's genuinely different about this series.
A few animals appear in both series (the Lion of England and the Bull of Clarence), but the Tudor Beasts lineup is tied to specific named Tudor royal figures rather than the ten heraldic champions present at Queen Elizabeth II's 1953 coronation. The historical framing is entirely separate.
Queen's Beasts drew on the champion statues present at the coronation; Tudor Beasts draws on the Hampton Court Moat Bridge statues Henry VIII commissioned to project dynastic power. Different locations, different monarchs, different eras.
Tudor Beasts has focused on 1 oz and 1/4 oz gold denominations. Queen's Beasts offered broader fractional coverage, including 1/2 oz and 1/10 oz sizes.
Tudor Beasts is the first major Royal Mint collector series to carry the effigy of King Charles III throughout, adding a reign-transition historical layer that Queen's Beasts, released entirely under Queen Elizabeth II, didn't carry.
The Queen's Beasts 1 oz gold Proof series carried a per-design mintage cap of 2,000 coins. That kind of production ceiling is generally what drives collector secondary-market activity on a series once it closes—scarcity, not marketing, is the underlying mechanism.
Tudor Beasts Proof mintages fall in a similar range, which is worth knowing if collector interest is part of why you are buying, though it is not a guarantee of any specific price outcome.
Tudor Beasts gold coins meet the IRS's .995 minimum fineness for a self-directed Precious Metals IRA with a decent margin of safety at 99.99%. Any coins in an IRA should be bought from an IRA custodian and deposited in an IRS approved depository.
Contact BOLD's team before checkout for IRA-specific guidance, including custodian coordination and depository setup.
Each Tudor Beasts piece is a gold coin from the IRA and an authentic physical gold investment and has a recorded history of a specific gold coin with full Royal Mint accreditation. Every Tudor Beasts gold coin is a gold coin of the IRA and is a genuine piece of physical gold investment, with a documented history of each individual gold coin and full Royal Mint accreditation.
Ten stone statues in heraldic style that line the Moat Bridge at Hampton Court Palace were commissioned under Henry VIII and associated with the line of Henry VIII and his third wife, Jane Seymour. The series' coins are based on each of these statues, with a historical figure behind every one.
The reverse features artwork created by illustrator and sculptor David Lawrence in collaboration with Historic Royal Palaces, the charity that supports Hampton Court Palace and a number of other historic royal properties.
Queen's Beasts (2016-2021) was inspired by the heraldic champion statues that were part of Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation in 1953. The Tudor Beasts is inspired by the Hampton Court Moat Bridge statues commissioned by Henry VIII and will be the first major range of Royal Mint collectors' coins to include an effigy of King Charles III.
It depends upon what you are looking to achieve. They are 99.99% pure gold bullion and are eligible for IRAs like any other Royal Mint gold product. Collectively, Proof editions share the imprimatur of limited mintages that have historically led to collector premiums on the Queen's Beasts series of coins – but past collector premiums on the Queen's Beasts series do not necessarily imply the same premium for the Proof series, and of course, collector value cannot be guaranteed.
Yes. They come in at 99.99% fine, which is higher than the IRS's .995 minimum fine requirement for a self-directed Precious Metals IRA. Talk to BOLD's staff before leaving before you check out for custodian and depository advice.
The series is designed to be a 10-coin run, which will take place over 5 years, a new design being released every 12 to 18 months from 2021 through 2026. There are some designs that are not available at this time (see the product grid above); availability is subject to change.
BOLD currently has 1 oz and 1/4 oz Tudor Beasts gold coins in both Bullion (BU) and Proof finishes, which are available by design.
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