2025 1 oz Greyhound of Richmond Tudor Beasts Gold Coin

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2025 1 oz Greyhound of Richmond Tudor Beasts Gold Coin

The 2025 Greyhound of Richmond 1oz gold coin is the seventh bullion coin in The Royal Mint’s Royal Tudor Beasts bullion series, celebrating the ten heraldic creatures that flank the Moat Bridge at Hampton Court Palace. These beasts were commissioned by Henry VIII as powerful symbols of lineage and legitimacy, and today serve as a compelling narrative of Tudor history through numismatic design. This release features the Greyhound of Richmond, an emblem associated with loyalty and honour, as well as the House of Lancaster. The greyhound was favoured by Henry VIII to underline his paternal heritage and right to rule.

The reverse of the 2025 Tudor Greyhound 1oz gold coin features a modern yet historically informed interpretation of the greyhound, created by artist David Lawrence. The creature is shown poised and alert, with stylised detailing drawn from the original stone statue. The background includes a surface animation security feature, adding visual depth and deterring counterfeiting.