The Queen's Beasts 2019 Yale of Beaufort 2 oz Silver Bullion Coin – in capsule

The 2OZ YALE OF BEAUFORT is the seventh coin in the coveted Queens Beast collection by the UK Royal Mint. - Each coin arrives in a protective plastic flip - Contains 2 Troy oz of .9999 pure silver in BU condition - Bears a face value of 5 (GBP) backed by the British government - Obverse includes the image of Queen Elizabeth II - Reverse features the Yale of Beaufort - This two ounce silver bullion coin is the seventh addition to The Queen’s Beasts bullion range which bring to life the ten imposing statues that lined the entrance to Westminster Abbey in 1953 at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The yale is a mythical beast. It descends to The Queen through Henry VII, who inherited it from his mother, Lady Margaret Beaufort, who played a central role in the Wars of the Roses. Her position as matriarch of the Tudor dynasty gave the yale prestige and symbolic meaning. This two-ounce silver bullion coin features another original portrait by Royal Mint coin designer Jody Clark. The yale has been portrayed as a creature of regal stature, both rare and magnificent. Its most prominent feature is its horns which are a focal point in the design.