1 OUNCE GOLD BRITISH LION AND AMERICAN EAGLE 2024

General Overview
•The British Lion-American Eagle bullion series from The Royal Mint returns for its 2nd annual release.
•This series celebrates the powerful emblems of Great Britain and the United States.
•Designed by legendary former US Mint Chief Engraver John Mercanti.

Coin Highlights
•2nd issue in the Lion and Eagle Series
•Contains 1 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold
•Face value of 100 GBP, backed by the British government
•Plastic flips (individual coins)
•Acrylic tubes of 10 coins
•Monster Boxes of 100 coins (10 tubes of 10)

Historical Significance
•The British Lion has been a heraldic symbol since the 12th century, closely associated with Richard the Lionheart
•The lion evolved from early leopard-like depictions to the iconic three-lion emblem representing England
•Used extensively in colonial emblems and British military insignias during the height of the British Empire

Design Details
Obverse:
•Features King Charles III in left-profile relief, without a crown.
•This regal portrait was created by Martin Jennings in late 2022 for The Royal Mint.
Reverse:
•Designed by John Mercanti, former Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint.
•Showcases the American bald eagle in the foreground, left-facing.
•Behind the eagle is the British lion in right-profile, also gazing left.
•The design emphasizes unity and strength between the two nations through their national icons.

Specifications
•Year: 2025
•Mint Mark: Not Shown
•Purity: .9999
•Manufacturer: The Royal Mint
•Diameter: 32.69 mm
•Edge Design: Reeded
•Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated
•Metal Weight: 1 Troy oz
•Face Value: 100 GBP
•Issuing Country: Great Britain
•Obverse Designer: Martin Jennings
•Reverse Designer: John Mercanti
•Series: Lion and Eagle
•CoA (Certificate of Authenticity): No
•Packaging Type: Plastic Flip