What is the Tudor Beasts coin series?

The Tudor Beasts series is the Royal Mint's successor to the Queen's Beasts programme, launched in 2022. It depicts the ten heraldic Tudor beasts that lined the Moat Bridge of Hampton Court Palace, commissioned by Henry VIII to celebrate his marriage to Jane Seymour in 1536. The original sculptures (now in storage at the V&A Museum) represent the King's royal lineage. The coin series was launched with The Seymour Panther (2022), followed by Yale of Beaufort (2023), Lion of England (2024), Royal Dragon (2024), and a planned ten-coin run continuing into 2026 and beyond.

How does Tudor Beasts compare to Queen's Beasts?

The two series are sister programmes from the Royal Mint, both featuring heraldic beasts and following similar formats. Queen's Beasts (2016-2021) depicted the 10 statues from Queen Elizabeth II's 1953 Coronation; mintages were higher and the series is now complete with the 2021 Completer Coin. Tudor Beasts (2022-) depicts the 10 statues from Hampton Court's 1536 Moat Bridge; mintages have been lower so far, making each coin scarcer. Tudor Beasts has stronger investment characteristics in proof formats: 5 oz silver proof Seymour Panther (mintage 280) trades at £800-1,200; 5 oz gold proof variants at £15,000-22,000 each.

How much is a Tudor Beasts coin worth?

Bullion-grade variants trade close to spot bullion plus collector premium. 1 oz silver bullion: £35-65 (5-30% premium over spot); 2 oz silver bullion: £70-130; 1 oz gold bullion: £1,800-2,400 (close to gold spot); 1/4 oz gold bullion: £480-680. Proofs are much higher: 5 oz silver proof (mintage 200-300 per beast): £800-1,400; 5 oz gold proof (mintage 60-150 per beast): £15,000-22,000. The series is a strong investment case: 5 oz gold proofs released at £7,250-8,250 in 2022-2024 already trade at £14,000-22,000 secondary market (60-170% gain).

Are Tudor Beasts CGT-exempt?

Yes — all Tudor Beasts coins are UK legal tender at face values from £2 to £500, making them capital-gains-tax exempt for UK residents on any future profit. Combined with the silver-coin VAT exemption (silver coins legal tender in any country are VAT-exempt at point of import to the UK), Tudor Beasts are tax-efficient gold and silver investments. UK investors can sell Tudor Beasts at any size and avoid CGT on the gain. See our CGT-exempt UK coins guide for the full list of qualifying UK coins.

How many Tudor Beasts have been released so far?

As of 2026, four Tudor Beasts have been released: Seymour Panther (2022), Yale of Beaufort (2023), Lion of England (2024), and Royal Dragon (2024). The remaining six beasts (planned for 2026-2030 release) are: Bull of Clarence, Greyhound of Richmond, Tudor Dragon, Tudor Lion, Royal Falcon, and Tudor Falcon. The Royal Mint has confirmed the series will continue at 1-2 coins per year and is expected to conclude with a Completer Coin in 2030 mirroring the format of the 2021 Queen's Beasts Completer.

Where can I buy Tudor Beasts coins?

For new releases at issue price: direct from The Royal Mint when available. The Tudor Beasts proof variants sell out fast (typically within hours of release). For sold-out coins: eBay UK, specialist UK bullion dealers (Atkinsons Bullion, Baird & Co, BullionByPost), and UK numismatic auction houses (Spink, Baldwin's). Avoid Westminster-style direct-mail buyers who consistently charge 50-80% premium.

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Last updated 5 May 2026 · Written by Connor Jones, Editor

Tudor Beasts Coin Series: The Royal Mint's Heraldic Successor to Queen's Beasts

Launched in 2022, the Tudor Beasts series is the spiritual successor to the Queen's Beasts programme — depicting the ten heraldic statues that lined the Moat Bridge of Hampton Court Palace under Henry VIII. Four beasts released so far (Seymour Panther 2022, Yale of Beaufort 2023, Lion of England and Royal Dragon 2024) with the remaining six planned through 2030. Lower mintages than Queen's Beasts have made the proof variants among the strongest-performing modern Royal Mint bullion programmes.

Last updated: 5 May 2026

In brief. 4 beasts so far, 10 planned. 1 oz silver bullion: £35-65. 1 oz gold bullion: £1,800-2,400. 5 oz silver proof (mintage 200-300): £800-1,400. 5 oz gold proof (mintage 60-150): £15,000-22,000+. CGT-exempt as UK legal tender. Strongest investment performer: 5 oz gold proof variants up 60-170% from issue price.

Series so far

Year	Beast	Lineage / significance	1 oz silver realised
2022	Seymour Panther	Jane Seymour (Henry VIII\'s third wife)	£45-75
2023	Yale of Beaufort	Lady Margaret Beaufort, mother of Henry VII	£40-70
2024	Lion of England	English crown	£38-68
2024	Royal Dragon	Tudor royal dragon emblem	£40-70
2026	Bull of Clarence (planned)	House of York / Tudor lineage	TBC
2027	Greyhound of Richmond (planned)	Henry VII\'s mother\'s family	TBC

Featured Tudor Beasts coins on MyCoinage

5 Pounds - Charles III Tudor Dragon

2024

up to £14

20 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Tudor Rose

1998

20 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Tudor Rose Silver Proof

2000

5 Pounds - Charles III Tudor Dragon; 2oz Fine Silver

2024

5 Pounds - Charles III Tudor Dragon; Silver Proof

2024

2 Pounds - Charles III Tudor Dragon; Silver Proof

2024

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