2018 2 oz Silver Great Britain Queen's Beasts - Bull

The 2018 Black Bull of Clarence marks the fifth release in The Royal Mint's highly regarded Queen's Beasts series, which commemorates the ten heraldic beasts that stood guard at Queen Elizabeth II's 1953 coronation. Struck in 2 troy ounces of .9999 fine silver, this Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) coin presents the Black Bull, an emblem of power and lineage associated with the royal House of York. Standing confidently with a raised head and muscular frame, the Black Bull symbolizes courage in battle and noble legitimacy, traits that shaped the history of the English monarchy.

Historical Insight:

The Black Bull was used by the House of York, one of the factions in England's 15th-century Wars of the Roses. It became an enduring symbol of legitimacy and royal authority when Edward IV, the first Yorkist king of England, adopted it. The bull's inclusion in the Queen's Beasts underscores the complex, dynastic history behind Britain's monarchy.

Highlights:

• Denomination: £5 (GBP)
• Year: 2018
• Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
• Issuer: The Royal Mint (United Kingdom)
• Obverse: Bears the fifth official effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Jody Clark, with inscriptions denoting her name, titles, and the coin's denomination.
• Reverse: Features the Black Bull of Clarence rearing up behind a shield that bears the Royal Arms of England, three golden lions on a red background. The design by Jody Clark includes bold detailing of the bull's muscular form and flowing tail, framed by the inscription: "BLACK BULL OF CLARENCE," "2 OZ FINE SILVER," "9999," "2018."
• Series: Queen's Beasts (Coin 5 of 10)