Product Specifications:
- LBMA certificate attached
- Contains 10 troy ounces (311.035 grams) of .9999 fine silver.
- Bars arrive in shrink wrapped vinyl.
- The first landscape orientated bar to be designed and produced by The Royal Mint.
- Obverse design created by Jody Clark.
- Size: 89.79 mm x 51.74 mm
- Thickness: 7.15 mm
- Eligible for Precious Metal IRA.
- Minted at the Royal Mint in Great Britain.
- Sovereign coins guaranteed by the United Kingdom
10 Oz Royal Mint Una And The Lion Silver Bar (New)
About the 2024 Una and the Lion 10 oz Silver Minted Bar
The enduring tale of Una and the Lion has captivated audiences for generations, serving as the inspiration behind The Royal Mint's latest bullion bar series. This story, rich in symbolism, has historically been a popular motif for artistic depiction, including a renowned coin design by the celebrated engraver William Wyon.
Drawing from Edmund Spenser's epic poem "The Faerie Queene," this bullion bar series brings to life the narrative of various knights embodying distinct virtues. Within this epic, Spenser portrays Una, a princess whose parents are held captive by a dragon. During her quest for liberation, she encounters a lion, which, moved by her purity and grace, forsakes its wild nature to become her protector.
The Una and the Lion bars, offered in various precious metals, undergo a stringent independent quality assurance process to ensure they me 2024 Una and the Lion 10 oz Silver Minted Bar Design Highlights The obverse of the bar features Una extending her right arm outward, with the lion strolling past her in the direction she is pointing, showcasing the turning point at which the lion sees her beauty and decides to become her ally on her journey. The front also features a swirling pattern in the background and bears lettering at the base of the design, which reads as: “DIRIGE DEUS GRESSUS MEOS,” which translates to ‘May God direct my steps’. The reverse of the bar shows the Royal Mint logo, with the weight and purity (10 oz 999.9 FINE SILVER). Similar to the obverse, the background includes a swirling pattern. About the British Royal Mint The British Royal Mint is one of the world's oldest minting institutions with origins dating back to 886 AD. The Royal Mint is responsible for producing both circulation and bullion coins. Located in Llantrisant, Wales, since 1968, it has been at the forefront of coin minting technology and innovation. The Royal Mint is an innovative and modern mint with state of the art facilities, machinery, equipment and techniques. The Britannia series, alongside other famous series like the Queen's Beasts and the Royal Mint Lunar Series, showcases the Mint's commitment to quality and artistic excellence. et the highest standards.
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