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British Lion 1oz Gold Coin 2025

Product code: BLIONG25
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£2,677.54

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Specifications

Manufacturer
Royal Mint
Country
UK
Fineness
999.9
Total Weight (grams)
31.21
Pure Metal Weight (g)
31.103
Diameter
32.69mm
Thickness
3mm
Face Value
£100

2025 British Lion UK 1oz Gold Coin – Limited Edition

Introducing the 2025 British Lion 1oz Gold Coin, the inaugural release in an exciting new bullion series from The Royal Mint. With a strictly limited mintage of just 5,000 coins, this gold bullion piece will appeal to both collectors and a shrewd investors.

At the heart of the design is the majestic British Lion, long revered as a symbol of strength, courage, and national pride. Set in a commanding stance with shield in paw, the lion is depicted against a dynamic Union Flag surface animation, an innovative feature that not only enhances visual appeal but also adds an extra layer of security. This powerful design is the work of artist David Lawrence, inspired by the rich legacy of British heraldry.

The obverse showcases the official uncrowned effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, created by acclaimed sculptor Martin Jennings, alongside the coin’s face value.

Coin Highlights:

  • Contains 1 troy ounce of 999.9 fine gold
  • Produced by The Royal Mint, Llantrisant, South Wales
  • Struck to bullion standard finish
  • Exempt from VAT and Capital Gains Tax for UK residents
  • Diameter: 32.69mm
  • UK government assurance of weight and purity
  • Limited mintage: Only 5,000 worldwide

Packaging Options:

  • Supplied in cellophane bags
  • Orders of 10 coins are delivered in original Royal Mint tubes
  • Orders of 100 coins arrive in sealed Royal Mint Monster Boxes

A timeless representation of British heritage, the lion continues to embody the values of resilience and power. This beautifully struck gold coin is a fitting tribute to a national icon, and a compelling addition to any investment portfolio or collection.

As with all UK currency gold coins, the Gold British Lion is CGT exempt and VAT free in the UK and European Union.

Orders are delivered free of charge within the UK only.

Delivery is in non-branded tamper proof packaging by Royal Mail Special Delivery and is fully insured. Delivery usually takes place before 1pm on the day following despatch, but some areas may run over this timeframe.

Maximum value per parcel is £50,000, so larger orders will be sent in multiple installments.
When placing your order, the delivery address needs to match the registered address of the buyer.

You’ll receive a despatch email with a tracking link once the goods are sent so you can see the status of the delivery and location of the parcel.

In the event that no-one is in to receive the delivery, you’ll be left a red card confirming attempted delivery, with confirmation on the Royal Mail tracking page. You then have the choice of arranging redelivery or picking up the parcel from your nearest sorting office.

For more details please see section 4 of our Terms & Conditions and our Delivery & Storage page.

If you request storage for your order, your goods will be sent free of charge to the storage vaults.

All gold & silver orders are stored at Loomis International in the UK and held on a fully allocated and segregated basis.
Storage fees are 1%+VAT/year for gold and 1.5%+VAT/year for silver, subject to minimum charges.

Please see further details of storage fees and minimum charges on our Storage & Delivery page.

Storage is charged at point of purchase by selecting ‘Buy with Storage’ to the next semi-annual pay date. Semi-annual storage dates are 15 March and 15 September each year and are subject to minimum charges for the period.

A recurring storage fee will be taken from your card at each semi-annual storage date.
You can opt to have your goods delivered at any time, subject to delivery charges of £25 +0.25% of the metal value.