British heraldry adopted the lion as a key symbol during the 1100s, heavily influenced by the Plantagenet rulers and the growing use of heraldic emblems across Europe during the Crusades. In 2025, The Royal Mint introduces a new bullion series that pays tribute to this enduring image. Now available from BGASC, the 2025 1 oz British Gold The British Lion Coin is ready to order online.

Coin Highlights:

• Coins arrive in plastic flips, acrylic tubes of 10 coins, or a Monster Box of 100 coins!
• 1st year for the British Gold Lion!
• Limited mintage of only 5,000 coins!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold in BU condition.
• Issued a face value of 100 Pound sterling (GBP) by Britain.
• The obverse features King Charles III.
• On the reverse is a British lion with a shield.
• Security element on the reverse offers surface animation for the Union Flag.

Each coin in this release is offered in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. Youll receive single coins in plastic flips, or you can order multiples in tubes of 10 or Monster Boxes of 100. The reverse includes a surface animation feature that brings the Union Flag to life.

Obverse

The obverse of the 2025 1 oz Gold The British Lion Coin features the official bust of King Charles III. Sculpted by Martin Jennings in 2022, this image is the first of the new monarch to appear on British coinage and shows him in a left-facing profile without a crown.

Reverse

On the reverse of the 2025 British Gold The British Lion Coin is a bold design created by artist David Lawrence. It features a lion in left-profile, seated with its mouth open in a roar, and its right forepaw raised over a rounded shield.

History

The look of the heraldic lion has evolved through the centuries. Early examples were more decorative and symbolic, while later versionsparticularly during the Renaissancebecame more lifelike in line with changing artistic trends.

Ordering

For questions about this coin or to place an order, contact BGASC customer service at 888-992-4272. You can also reach out to us through our web chat or send us an email.