2017 Great Britain 1 oz Gold Queen's Beasts (Griffin) Coin .9999 Fine BU

The Griffin of Edward III on Royal Mint Gold, 2017

The 2017 Queen's Beasts Griffin gold coin is a 1 troy ounce coin of .9999 fine gold struck by the Royal Mint in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, with a face value of 100 pounds. It is the Griffin issue in the Queen's Beasts series, showing the heraldic griffin associated with Edward III gripping a shield, its wings raised high.

Ten Heraldic Beasts From a Coronation

The Queen's Beasts were ten six-foot plaster statues commissioned by the British Ministry of Works for Queen Elizabeth II's coronation, each representing a strand of her royal ancestry. They later stood at Hampton Court Palace. Edward III used the griffin on his private seal, and the creature stood for courage, strength, guardianship, swiftness and keen vision. The shield on this coin shows the Round Tower of Windsor Castle, where Edward III was born, flying the Royal Standard and framed by oak branches beneath a royal crown. Jody Clark designed the series.

Coin Specifications

• 1 troy oz (31.1 g) of .9999 fine gold
• Mint: The Royal Mint (British Royal Mint)
• Year: 2017; face value: 100 pounds
• Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated
• Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II; reverse: griffin with Windsor shield

Comparing Prices Across the Beasts Series

Different Queen's Beasts issues can carry different premiums, the amount over the gold spot price, depending on year and design demand. Bullion Hunters lists each dealer's published price and quantity tiers so the Griffin is easy to compare. Browse all Queen's Beasts gold coins, or set it against any other 1 oz gold coin.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the griffin represent on the Queen's Beasts coin?

The griffin is a mythical creature linked to Edward III, who used it on his private seal. It symbolized courage, strength and guardianship. On the coin it grips a shield showing the Round Tower of Windsor Castle, Edward III's birthplace.

How is the price of a 2017 Griffin gold coin set?

Dealers begin with the spot price of one ounce of gold and add a premium that can reflect the year, the series and their costs. Premiums vary between dealers and with quantity, so comparing published prices is the practical way to judge offers.

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