1 Ounce Gold Heraldic Beasts Lion 2025 (Mintage: 50 | Proof)
- Royal design: crowned lion
- With certificate: individually numbered
- Purest gold: 999.9/1,000 fineness
- Royal designThe lion holds a shield with England's three lions
- With certificateEach coin comes with a numbered certificate of authenticity
- Purest goldHighest gold quality, minted in Australia for Niue
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Niue · Heraldic Beasts
The guardians of the Crown
Heraldic Beasts 2025, 1 ounce gold, picture side
The lion and the unicorn hold the royal arms, and the crown itself becomes a coin motif.
1536 and 1953 · The guardians
From Hampton Court to Westminster
On the bridge that Henry VIII had completed over the moat at Hampton Court in 1536 stood ten heraldic beasts, the King’s Beasts. Following their example, James Woodford created ten beasts in plaster for the coronation on 2 June 1953.
At Kew, copies in Portland stone stand guard outside the Palm House; the plaster figures have belonged to Canada since 1959.
Arms and crown
Lion and unicorn hold the arms
On the Royal Arms gold of 2022, the lion and the unicorn hold the royal arms, with the motto “DIEU ET MON DROIT” beneath. For the Platinum Jubilee in 2022, the Sovereign too carried the royal arms instead of St George.
The Lion and the Eagle unites the British lion and the American eagle, designed by Jonathan Olliffe.
The crown as a motif
Crowns in silver and gold
St Edward’s Crown and the Imperial State Crown appear in 2026 as coloured reliefs on two ounces of silver from Niue, with the legend “ROYAL CROWN JEWELS”.
For the coronation the Royal Mint struck the King’s monogram beneath the crown, among others on one ounce and on a tenth of an ounce of gold.
Heraldic Beasts · 2025
The lion with the shield
The Heraldic Beasts are issues of Niue: the lion in 2025 in silver and gold, the unicorn in 2026 in silver. The value side carries Charles III.
A scroll names it “LION”.
ShieldThree lions on the shield
Initials JCJC beneath the portrait of Charles III
The Sovereign
A gold coin travels the world
Henry VII gave the name Sovereign to a new gold coin in 1489. In the 19th century the Sovereign was called the “chief coin of the world”, accepted even in Brazil.
The Royal Mint also struck it at branch mints, from Sydney from 1855 to Pretoria from 1923, almost 500 million pieces in all. Today the Australian Sovereign of the Perth Mint shows a new St George, drawn by Jennifer McKenna.
The faces of the Crown
One face, seven decades
Mary Gillick showed Elizabeth II with a laurel wreath instead of a crown, and Jody Clark chose the diadem of her coronation in 2015: the first and the fifth of her portraits on British coins.
On British coins the portrait of Charles III is by Martin Jennings; the King approved it himself. The Queen’s British coins remained valid: some 27 billion were in circulation when the first circulating coins with Charles were struck.
At a glance
- Series
- Heraldic Beasts
- Metal
- gold
- Weight
- 1 ounce
- Fineness
- 999.9/1,000
- Country of issue
- Niue
- Face value
- 100 Dollars
- Year
- 2025
- Quality
- proof
- Mintage
- 50 pieces
The British Crown
Today the heraldic beasts stand guard at Kew in Portland stone, in Canada in plaster and on coins in gold and silver.
Majestic Gold Coin with Royal Symbolic Power – The Heraldic Lion 2025
- Strictly limited: Only 50 pieces worldwide available – an absolute rarity
- Growth potential: Very high appreciation potential due to extreme limited mintage and strong collector enthusiasm
- Rarity: Extremely rare collector's coin for discerning connoisseurs
- Mint quality: Highest mint quality Proof (PP) for perfect details
- Design: Crowned lion as a symbol of courage, strength and royal power
- Material / Fineness: One ounce of purest gold with 999.9/1,000 fineness
- Manufacturer: Struck by renowned mints for Niue
- Country of origin: Issuing country Niue with Australian minting
A truly royal masterpiece awaits you with the 1 oz gold Heraldic Beasts Lion 2025. This extraordinary collector's coin embodies the majestic power of the heraldic lion in purest gold. With a mintage of only 50 pieces worldwide, it is among the rarest gold coins of 2025.
The King of Beasts in Golden Perfection
The impressive design depicts a magnificent lion with a crowned head – a symbol that has stood for unwavering courage and royal dignity for centuries. Its mighty paw rests on a coat of arms displaying three stylised heraldic lions. This artistic representation draws on a millennia-old tradition. As far back as the early Christian "Physiologus", the lion was revered as the king of beasts.
"Gold is the oldest currency in the world – and the lion the oldest symbol of royal power. In this coin, both unite to form a timeless work of art."
Technical Perfection Meets a Strictly Limited Mintage
The second issue of the prestigious Heraldic Beasts series impresses with its exceptional specifications:
- Fine weight: 31.10 grams (1 oz) of purest gold
- Fineness: 999.9/1,000 – highest gold quality
- Diameter: 38.60 mm for an imposing presence
- Mint quality: Proof for mirror-bright surfaces
- Face value: 100 dollars (Niue)
The reverse honours King Charles III with a detailed portrait. Surrounded by the technical specifications of weight, fineness and year of issue, this lends the coin its official legitimacy as legal tender.
A Rarity with Extraordinary Potential
What makes this gold coin such a coveted treasure? It is the combination of several unique factors. The extremely low mintage of just 50 pieces worldwide makes every individual owner a privileged collector. Consider this: with over 8 billion people on Earth, a maximum of 50 persons can call this special coin their own!
Gold itself has been the ultimate store of value for over 6,000 years. It has never lost its value and has outlasted every paper currency in history. As a physical precious metal, it offers protection against inflation and economic turbulence. The world's largest central banks hoard gold – a clear sign that even the creators of paper money trust in the eternal lustre of gold.
Why This Collector's Coin Is So Special
- Historical symbolism: The heraldic lion has adorned the coats of arms of powerful royal houses for centuries
- Artistic masterpiece: The detailed design in Proof quality reveals every strand of the lion's mane
- Series character: As the second issue of the Heraldic Beasts series, already a collector's item
- International recognition: Official legal tender of Niue with worldwide acceptance
- Numbered certificate: Each coin is delivered with an individual certificate of authenticity
The presentation in a high-quality original case underscores the exclusive character of this limited edition. The enclosed numbered certificate documents the authenticity and makes each coin a unique, one-of-a-kind piece.
Gold as an Eternal Value – More Important Today Than Ever
In times of economic uncertainty, astute investors seek enduring values. Gold has proven itself over millennia as a crisis-proof safe haven. It is exempt from VAT and, after a holding period of one year, profits from its sale are tax-free. These tax advantages make gold an attractive addition for anyone wishing to build long-term wealth.
The Heraldic Beasts Lion gold coin combines all the advantages of the precious metal with the additional appeal of a strictly limited collector's edition. While ordinary bullion coins are struck in mintages of millions, the restriction to only 50 pieces makes this coin a true treasure. The appreciation potential of such rare pieces has been demonstrated impressively time and again in the past.
"Whoever owns one of the only 50 coins holds not just gold in their hands – but a piece of numismatic history."
Secure your piece of this extraordinary gold coin now. With the Heraldic Lion 2025 in Proof, you acquire not only one ounce of purest gold, but an artistic collector's piece of lasting value. The combination of the finest minting artistry, historical symbolism and extreme rarity makes this coin one of the most sought-after new releases of the year.
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