Description: In perfect, BU condition! This is the cupro-nickel version, NOT pure silver (those cost way more). =============================================================================================== 2020 QUEEN'S BEASTS WHITE HORSE OF HANOVER CUPRO-NICKEL BUThe British Royal Mint has once again proven its impeccable dedication to producing British coinage that faithfully represents the nation's rich heritage. Ninth in the immensely popular ten‑coin Queen's Beasts series, The White Horse of Hanover was designed for the British Royal Mint by the highly respected engraver, Jody Clark. As with the eight previous releases, the intricate detail captured on the image is truly awesome! This 2020 Queen's Beasts White Horse of Hanover Cupro-Nickel BU edition introduces an alternative BU metal to the series, which also contributes greatly to the centuries of British heritage represented in the 10 original painted plaster statues of 1953.Minted in 28.28g weight, this Cupro-Nickel BU coin addition joins the series that has become a highly treasured favorite among collectors and precious metals investors worldwide. The coin's obverse displays Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and the 5 pounds face value. Quite interestingly, the Queen's portrait was also designed by Jody Clark and adopted into British coinage since 2016.HIGHLIGHTS2020 Queen's Beasts White Horse of Hanover Cupro-Nickel BU.The ninth edition of a series of ten.Contains 28.28g of Cupro-Nickel BU.Coin comes in a highly-collectible, brightly illustrated fold-out info pack.Obverse: Displays Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Inscriptions include "ELIZABETH II . D. G. REG. F. D." and the 5 pounds face value.Reverse: Features the heraldic detailed image representing the White Horse of Hanover and the issue date of 2020.Sovereign coin backed by the British government.THE HERALDIC WHITE HORSE OF HANOVERThe image of the White Horse of Hanover is distinctively presented with the remarkable strength of the heraldic beast. Depicted rearing up, this magnificent beast's powerful muscular bulk overpowers the coin's center field. With its handsome mane wildly tossed, this awesome design is truly worthy of its heraldry. The heraldic shield is proudly displayed before the image of this powerful White Horse of Hanover. Inscriptions encircling the rim include, "2020 . WHITE HORSE OF HANOVER."HISTORYThe Queen's Beasts are ten heraldic statues depicting the genealogy of Queen Elizabeth II. The statues were created by the British sculptor, James Woodford in 1953 for the Queen's coronation, and temporarily set up in front of the western annex to Westminster Abbey, the coronation church of the British monarchy. Today, the almost 2‑meter high painted plaster figures are on display in the Canadian Museum of History in Ottawa.
Price: 28.5 USD
Location: Sandpoint, Idaho
End Time: 2023-11-10T02:16:58.000Z
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Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
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