The Coins of the British Silver Royal Arms Series at JM Bullion

The British Royal Arms, or coat of arms, are the universal symbol of Great Britain and the British monarchy. They serve as an official seal of the country’s government and symbolize the breadth of the kingdom’s principal domains. Accordingly, the Royal Mint has created bullion coins in both gold and silver that feature Great Britain’s calling card to the world.

There have been various offerings and sizes of this coin series since it debuted in 2015. At different times, there have been multiple gold and silver denominations available. In fact, the mint even released a 1 oz platinum coin in 2020.

At this point, the only consistent coins in this series are the 1 oz silver, the 10 oz silver, and the 1 oz gold. This page is where to find the silver versions we have in stock.

Royal Arms Silver Coin Details

Each Royal Arms silver coin is minted with .999 fine silver. It is available in both the 1 oz and 10 oz varieties. The 1 oz coin bears a face value of £2, while the 10 oz version has a £10 nominal value. However, as is often the case, their metal content and design make them far more valuable as collectors’ items than legal tender.

Royal Arms silver coins are available as individual coins, in plastic tubes containing 25 coins, or in 500-coin monster boxes. Each coin will arrive in Brilliant Uncirculated condition and should be kept in a secure location at all times.

The Obverse

The obverse of the Royal Arms series is, unsurprisingly, the sitting monarch of Great Britain. Thus, when the coins debuted in 2015, they featured an image of Queen Elizabeth II at age 89. The queen is wearing the George IV State Diadem Crown in the depiction, which was the work of engraver Jody Clark.

This series is unique in the sense that it was one of the few to respond quickly to the queen’s death in November 2022. The 2023 version of the Royal Arms accurately depicts King Charles III on its obverse, where most bullion coins featuring the British monarch allowed the queen to be the subject of their obverse for one final year.

The Reverse

No matter the size you choose, each one will bear the Royal Arms of Great Britain on its reverse. The seal is a quartered shield with heraldic representations of three of the four countries that compose the kingdom.

The upper left and lower right quadrants both contain the Three Lions of England, a symbol of the realm that dates back to Richard I. Given that Richard I is more famously known as Richard the Lionheart, the adoption of the leonine heraldry is quite apropos.

The upper right quadrant also features a heraldic lion, but in a markedly different presentation than the others. This lion is a key symbol of the Kingdom of Scotland and one of the primary countries in the kingdom.

The lower left quadrant has a harp symbol that should be familiar to any fans of Guinness beer. It is the Harp of Ireland, though most of Ireland now stands as an independent commonwealth, rather than a subject of the British crown. The six counties that refused Irish independence became Northern Ireland, and remain part of the United Kingdom.

As we mentioned, three of the four countries that make up the British Isles are symbolically represented on the coat of arms. The fourth, Wales, does not appear due to its deeper entwinement with the UK than Scotland or Ireland.

Though Wales does have its own government to manage Welsh issues, the UK government retains its control over national issues, including those that affect Wales. Thus, even though it has its own distinct identity and, for that matter, national symbol (a red dragon), its presence on the shield is identical to that of England’s.

Beneath the shield, the motto of the British monarchy appears. “Dieu et Mon Droit” is the French translation of the phrase “God and My Right,” a phrase first attributed to Richard the Lionheart, the great English king who, ironically, spoke very little English due to his upbringing in Aquitaine.

Lastly, the shield is flanked by lifelike depictions of the two creatures most commonly depicted in English heraldry: the aforementioned Lion of England, and the Unicorn of Scotland.

Buying Royal Arms Coins with JM Bullion

Royal Arms silver coins are stunning pieces to own, both individually and as a set. We can get you started with your collection of them today.

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