Description

2026 1 oz British Gold The Lion and The Eagle Coin (BU)

The British Lion and Eagle Series from The Royal Mint represents a combination of exquisite design and expert craftsmanship. The bullion coins in this range debuted in 2024 with gold and silver options for investors. The 2026 release marks the first new Lion-and-Eagle design in the young series. Today, 2026 1 oz British Gold The Lion and The Eagle Coins are available.

Coin Highlights:

• Comes with an individual flip, a plastic tube of 10 coins, or a Monster Box of 100 coins!
• 3rd release of BU Lion and Eagle coins!
• Contains 1 troy oz of .9999 pure gold in BU condition.
• The face value of 100 Pound sterling (GBP) is backed by the British government.
• On the obverse is a bust of King Charles III.
• The reverse features the new British Lion and American Eagle visual.
• Artwork by Jonathan Olliffe.

The lion has served as a potent emblem of British power and royalty since medieval times, appearing prominently in the Royal Arms of England and later the United Kingdom. Three golden lions on a red field became the coat of arms of English monarchs in the 12th century, symbolizing courage, strength, and nobility. Despite Britain having no native wild lions, the creature’s association with kingship and martial prowess made it an ideal representation of the nation’s imperial ambitions and resilient character.

All 2026 1 oz British Gold The Lion and The Eagle Coins arrive in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. These 1 oz gold coins are individually packaged in plastic flips, with multiples available in plastic tubes of 10 coins or Monster Boxes of 100 coins. Each box holds 10 tubes inside.

On the obverse of 2026 British Gold The Lion and The Eagle Coins, you’ll find Martin Jenning’s effigy of King Charles III. His Majesty is shown here in left-profile relief without a crown on his head. This is the first-generation portrait of Charles III for British coinage and was created in late 2022.

The reverse of the 2026 1 oz Gold The Lion and The Eagle Coin comes with an image of a lion and an eagle. In this powerful design, a majestic lion stands along a windswept seashore as a powerful bald eagle soars through the sky overhead.