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Design details: Together as one...............
On 2 June 1953, the world witnessed a spectacular display of pageantry
reserved for the grandest state occasion. As Her Majesty The Queen arrived
at Westminster Abbey to be crowned before the nation, statues of ten
heraldic beasts formed a ceremonial guard of honour. Drawn from centuries
of British history, these formidable royal guardians were chosen to
represent the legitimacy of the rightful heir to the throne.
Starting with the Lion of England in 2017, The Queen’s Beasts Collection
has showcased the history and symbolism of each of these creatures in
turn. The line-up of coronation beasts is now complete but the
celebrations continue with a special coin reuniting all ten beasts in one
design. The Royal have also minted a 10-kilo gold coin with a denomination
of £10,000 the biggest in their history. |
