2027 1/10 oz British Una and the Lion Gold Coin

2027 1/10 oz British Una and the Lion Gold Coin

The Royal Mint's Mona Lisa, in a size that fits any collection. This 1/10 oz .9999 fine gold coin carries William Wyon's complete 1839 design, with the young Queen Victoria as Una, the figure of truth, guiding her protective lion. It's the first time in the design's 187-year history that it has been struck as a bullion coin. This is the most affordable way to own a design whose originals sell for six figures, and it makes an easy gift or first step into the series. Order yours from SD Bullion, The Royal Mint's exclusive worldwide distributor for Una and the Lion, and own a piece of Royal Mint history in pure gold.

The coin designs, like those featured on the bars, are based on Edmund Spenser’s renowned epic poem The Faerie Queene. The artwork is attributed to William Wyon, one of Britain’s most distinguished engravers and a celebrated figure in the Royal Mint’s The Great Engravers collection.

The story follows Una, a princess whose parents are captured by a fearsome dragon that threatens her kingdom. While fleeing in search of help, Una encounters a powerful lion. Impressed by her courage, beauty, and peaceful nature, the lion chooses to protect her, becoming her steadfast companion throughout her journey.

The series’ flagship is a 1 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold coin, accompanied by its counterpart, a 1 oz silver piece, and a smaller option: a 1/10 oz gold coin.

Today, you can acquire the 2027 1/10 oz British Una and the Lion Gold Coin at SD Bullion.

Coin Highlights

• Contains 1/10 oz of .9999 pure gold;

• Bullion coin;

• Produced by the Royal Mint;

• Part of The Great Engravers Collection;

• Sovereign gold coin with a £10 face value;

• The obverse features King Charles III’s portrait;

• The reverse depicts Una and the Lion.

The Design 

The Una and the Lion coin showcases an intricately detailed design by William Wyon, recreated using dies remastered from the original artwork.

The reverse portrays Una standing beside a majestic lion, capturing the extraordinary relationship between the virtuous heroine and the noble creature. Dressed in a flowing gown and ornate cloak, Una holds a small vessel and wears a crown, highlighting her graceful and regal character.

Together, Una and the lion embody themes of courage, virtue, loyalty, and protection. The Latin inscription “DIRIGE DEUS GRESSUS MEOS,” meaning “Guide my steps, O God,” encircles the upper portion of the design, while the current mintage year, “MMXXVII,” is displayed at the bottom in Roman numerals. The coin’s specifications are also engraved with “1/10 oz 999.9 FINE GOLD,” indicating its weight, gold content, and fineness.

The obverse features an effigy of King Charles III, created by British artist Martin Jennings. Surrounding His Majesty’s portrait is the inscription “CHARLES III·D·G·REX·F·D·10 POUNDS,” identifying the monarch and incorporating the Latin abbreviations for “By the Grace of God, King, Defender of the Faith,” along with the coin’s £10 denomination.

Buy 2027 1/10 oz British Una and the Lion Gold Coins at SD Bullion

Own a legendary tale in pure gold.

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