Tudor Beasts 2022 G.Britain G£25 Lion of England MS69

2022 Royal Tudor Beasts Lion of England 1/4oz Gold Coin NGC MS69

£1,250.00

The 2022 Royal Tudor Beasts Lion of England 1/4oz Gold Coin is the first bullion release in The Royal Mint’s Royal Tudor Beasts collection. Struck in 999.9 fine gold and containing exactly 1/4 troy ounce of pure gold, it features David Lawrence’s Lion of England design and Jody Clark’s fifth and final definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This example is independently certified NGC MS69, with an NGC MS69 population of 79 at the time of checking.

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Description

2022 Royal Tudor Beasts Lion of England 1/4oz Gold Coin NGC MS69

The 2022 Royal Tudor Beasts Lion of England 1/4oz Gold Coin marks the beginning of The Royal Mint’s Royal Tudor Beasts bullion series.

Inspired by the heraldic Royal Beasts that line the Moat Bridge at Hampton Court Palace, the collection explores the royal ancestry and symbolism of the Tudor dynasty. The ten beasts represent the lineage of Henry VIII and his third wife, Jane Seymour.

The Royal Mint selected the Lion of England to launch the bullion collection, describing it as the first bullion coin in the collection and the first beast to feature in the new ten-coin bullion series.

The reverse was designed by artist David Lawrence, taking inspiration from the original Lion of England at Hampton Court Palace. The powerful heraldic lion is depicted with a flowing mane and sharp claws, holding its shield against a secure surface-animation background texture.

Struck in 999.9 fine gold, the coin contains exactly:

1/4 Troy Ounce of Pure Gold

This particular example has been independently authenticated and certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) as:

MS69

At the time of checking on 28 August 2026, the NGC Census supplied for this issue records 79 examples in MS69 under the standard NGC label.

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Why This Coin Stands Out

The 2022 Lion of England combines several notable characteristics:

First bullion coin in The Royal Tudor Beasts collection
First beast in the ten-coin bullion series
Exactly 1/4 troy ounce of pure gold
999.9 fine gold
Certified NGC MS69
NGC MS69 population of 79 at the time of checking
Lion of England reverse by David Lawrence
Fifth and final definitive Queen Elizabeth II portrait by Jody Clark
Secure surface-animation background texture
£25 denomination
Produced by The Royal Mint
Inspired by the Royal Beasts of Hampton Court Palace

The Royal Mint also confirms that it has now stopped all production of Royal Tudor Beasts bullion coins featuring the effigy of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

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Specifications

Year: 2022
Country of Issue: United Kingdom
Denomination: £25
Series: The Royal Tudor Beasts
Issuing Authority: The Royal Mint
Metal: Gold
Fineness: 999.9 Fine Gold
Fine Gold Content: 1/4 Troy Ounce
Diameter: 22.00mm
Quality: Bullion
Reverse: Lion of England
Reverse Designer: David Lawrence
Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II
Obverse Designer: Jody Clark
Grading Company: NGC
Grade: MS69
NGC MS69 Population: 79
Population Checked: 28 August 2026

The Royal Mint directly confirms the £25 denomination, 999.9 fine-gold specification, 22mm diameter, 0.25-troy-ounce pure-gold content, bullion quality and both designers.

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The First Royal Tudor Beasts Bullion Coin

The position of the Lion of England within the Royal Tudor Beasts bullion series is particularly important.

The Royal Mint selected the Lion of England to launch the bullion collection, describing it as the:

first bullion coin in the Royal Tudor Beasts collection

and the:

first beast in the new ten-coin bullion series.

This gives the 2022 Lion of England a clear place in the history of the series.

For collectors assembling the Royal Tudor Beasts specifically in bullion format, the Lion represents the starting point of the collection.

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NGC MS69 Certification

This particular example has been independently authenticated, encapsulated and graded by NGC as:

MS69

NGC defines MS69 as:

a fully struck coin with nearly imperceptible imperfections.

The NGC numerical grading scale extends to MS70, meaning MS69 sits one numerical grade below the highest Mint State grade available.

NGC defines MS70 as a coin with no post-production imperfections visible at 5x magnification.

This example is therefore a very high-grade certified coin, although it should not be described as Top Pop because MS70 examples are recorded by NGC for this issue.

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NGC Population

At the time of checking on 28 August 2026, the NGC Census screenshot supplied for this issue records:

MS68: 22
MS69: 79
MS70: 41

The Census also displays 9 Trial of the Pyx Jessopp-labelled examples separately.

This particular coin is:

NGC MS69

with an:

NGC MS69 Population of 79

at the time of checking.

There are 41 examples recorded in MS70, so MS69 is not the Top Pop grade for this issue.

NGC population figures record how many examples have been certified by NGC at particular grades. They should not be confused with the number of coins originally produced.

Population figures can also change as additional coins are submitted for certification, which is why Sterling Bullion Partners records the date on which each population figure is checked.

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The Lion of England

The Lion of England is one of the heraldic Royal Beasts represented by the stone figures lining the Moat Bridge at Hampton Court Palace.

The Royal Tudor Beasts represent the royal ancestry and dynastic claims associated with Henry VIII and Jane Seymour.

The Royal Mint explains that the ten beasts are evenly divided, with five representing the king and five representing his third wife, Jane Seymour.

The Lion of England was a powerful symbol of royal authority.

For the bullion collection, David Lawrence drew inspiration from the original gargoyle-like lion on the Moat Bridge at Hampton Court Palace, creating a modern interpretation with a flowing mane and sharp claws.

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Designed by David Lawrence

The reverse was created by artist and illustrator David Lawrence.

The Royal Mint confirms that Lawrence’s design was inspired by the Royal Beasts lining the Moat Bridge at Hampton Court Palace.

The reverse also incorporates a:

secure surface-animation background texture

This adds a modern security element while creating a distinctive visual backdrop behind the Lion of England.

The combination of Tudor heraldry and contemporary minting technology gives the Royal Tudor Beasts bullion collection its distinctive identity.

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The Queen Elizabeth II Obverse

The obverse carries the fifth and final definitive coinage portrait of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Jody Clark.

The Royal Mint confirms Jody Clark as the obverse designer of the 2022 Lion of England bullion coin and identifies the effigy as the fifth definitive coinage portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.

The Royal Mint has subsequently confirmed that it has:

stopped all production of Royal Tudor Beasts bullion coins featuring Queen Elizabeth II’s effigy.

The 2022 Lion of England therefore belongs to the original Queen Elizabeth II era of the Royal Tudor Beasts bullion series, distinguishing it from later issues carrying the portrait of King Charles III.

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One-Quarter Troy Ounce of 999.9 Fine Gold

Each 2022 Lion of England 1/4oz Gold Bullion Coin contains exactly:

1/4 Troy Ounce of Pure Gold

and is struck in:

999.9 Fine Gold

The Royal Mint specifications confirm:

Denomination: £25

Diameter: 22.00mm

Pure Metal Content: 0.25 Troy Oz

Fineness: 999.9

Quality: Bullion

The quarter-ounce format combines physical gold content with the historical and heraldic character of The Royal Tudor Beasts collection.

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A Certified First-Issue Tudor Beasts Bullion Coin

The 2022 Lion of England 1/4oz Gold Coin brings together:

First Royal Tudor Beasts bullion coin

First beast in the ten-coin bullion series

1/4 troy ounce of 999.9 fine gold

NGC MS69 certification

NGC MS69 population of 79 at the time of checking

David Lawrence Lion of England design

Jody Clark Queen Elizabeth II obverse

Royal Mint manufacture

Its appeal therefore extends beyond its underlying quarter-ounce gold content.

For collectors building a certified Royal Tudor Beasts bullion collection, the 2022 Lion represents the opening issue of the bullion series, while this particular example has been independently certified at MS69 – one numerical grade below MS70.

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Image Information

The slab images shown are digitally produced representations for presentation purposes, with certification numbers and barcodes omitted.

The coin imagery represents the genuine 2022 Royal Tudor Beasts Lion of England 1/4oz Gold Bullion Coin.

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Why Buy from Sterling Bullion Partners?

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When purchasing from Sterling Bullion Partners, you benefit from:

Carefully selected certified coins
Independently authenticated and professionally graded examples
Clear grading and population information
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Secure protective packaging
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As the first bullion coin in The Royal Tudor Beasts collection, this 2022 Lion of England combines quarter-ounce physical gold ownership with the historical significance of the opening bullion issue and high-grade NGC MS69 certification.

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