THE LION 1 OZ SILVER PROOF Limited mintage of 1500 coins. Presented in a beautiful presentation case with a certificate of authenticity. Each coin contains 1 oz .999 pure silver struck in a proof finish. The obverse features an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. The reverse features a new Una and the Lion design by Glyn Davies. Una was a character from a famous British poem, “The Faerie Queene.” In a scene from the poem, Una is shown pointing the way forward to a lion. Famed artist William Wyon designed the original Una and the Lion struck on the 1839 gold coin from the Royal Mint. 2021 is the 2nd release of the series. The obverse is graced with an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. The reverse features a new design by engraver Glyn Davies, capturing the beauty of Una and the raw power of the lion. The stunning coin has a mintage of only 1500 proofs and would make a great addition to any coin collection. It arrives in a custom-fit capsule and is housed in East India’s signature clamshell display case. It also includes the certificate of authenticity and information booklet.
