United Kingdom. 2 Pounds 2023 Royal Tudor Beasts, "The Bull of Clarence" (No Reserve Price)

£2 Ounce in official box and certificate Royal Mint 2023 - 1 Ounce Silver 999.9 Proof (31.21 g) - The Beasts of the Tudors: The Bull of Clarence

LIMITED EDITION ONLY 5,000 copies.

A celebration of Tudor heraldry and the dynasty that helped establish the greatness of the United Kingdom features "The Black Bull of Clarence", a Royal Beast inspired by European folklore. A symbol of power and might, the Black Bull of Clarence is associated with the rise of the House of York during the 15th century. The bull first appeared on the Royal Arms in 1560 during the reign of Elizabeth I, when she ordered the reminting of all silver coins. The first coin in the collection to feature the official coinage portrait of His Majesty King Charles III. The reverse of the coin was designed by illustrator David Laurence - Contains one ounce of 999 fine silver - Minted to the Royal Mint's finest proof standard. Accompanying booklet, created in collaboration with Historic Royal Palaces, reveals the importance of Heraldry for Henry VIII Striking Standard - Silver Proof - Proof coins are the highest quality commemorative coins. Their sharpness, detail and finish are unrivaled, making them perfect for collectors seeking the highest levels of craftsmanship and detail. The dies used to strike Proof coins are hand finished to ensure all imperfections are removed. Blanks are manually fed into the coin press before being struck up to six times, at a slower speed and with less pressure than other finishes, to preserve the finer details of the design.