2020 2 oz Silver Great Britain Queen's Beasts - White Horse

The 2020 White Horse of Hanover is the ninth release in The Royal Mint's distinguished Queen's Beasts series, honoring the ten mythical and heraldic creatures of Queen Elizabeth II's royal lineage. This 2 oz Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) coin, struck in .9999 fine silver, presents the White Horse, a powerful icon of the House of Hanover, which brought British monarchy into the modern age. With hooves raised and mane flowing, the White Horse conveys movement, energy, and dynastic transition; a nod to the house that unified British and German crowns during a time of vast imperial expansion.

Historical Insight:

The White Horse of Hanover became a royal badge when George I, Elector of Hanover, ascended to the British throne in 1714 under the Act of Settlement. His succession linked the British monarchy with continental Europe and launched the Hanoverian dynasty, which included George III, Queen Victoria, and extended into the current Windsor line. The horse symbolized both the strength of the Hanover claim and its swift acceptance as Britain's ruling house.

Highlights:

• Denomination: £5 (GBP)
• Year: 2020
• Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
• Issuer: The Royal Mint (United Kingdom)
• Obverse: Displays the fifth definitive effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, by Jody Clark, with inscriptions indicating denomination and royal titles.
• Reverse: Features the White Horse of Hanover, rearing above a shield that combines the arms of England, Scotland, Ireland, and Hanover; a visual fusion of the United Kingdom with its German royal house. Designed by Jody Clark, the inscription reads: "WHITE HORSE OF HANOVER," "2 OZ FINE SILVER," "9999," "2020."
• Series: Queen's Beasts (Coin 9 of 10)