25£ Greyhound of Richmond - Tudor Beasts

The Royal Tudor Beasts: The Greyhound of Richmond 1/4 oz Gold Coin 2025 is the seventh release in the Royal Tudor Beasts series. The coin highlights the rich heraldry of the Tudor dynasty, drawing on emblems seen throughout the United Kingdom, as well as the sculptures that adorn the entrance to Hampton Court Palace. Henry VIII used heraldic imagery as a powerful tool of visual communication, reinforcing his royal heritage and undisputed right to the throne.

The full series will consist of 10 coins depicting various heraldic beasts: the Lion of England, the Bull of Clarence, the Tudor Dragon, the Greyhound of Richmond, the Royal Dragon, the Yale of Beaufort, the Seymour Unicorn, the Queen’s Panther, the Queen’s Lion, and the Seymour Panther.

This coin is struck from pure .9999 fine gold, weighs 1/4 troy ounce, and has a diameter of 22 mm. The mintage of this coin is unlimited. Additionally, this remarkable piece was produced by The Royal Mint.

The obverse features the effigy of King Charles III and the coin’s face value, designed by Martin Jennings.

The reverse depicts one of the Tudor Beasts – the White Greyhound of Richmond – along with the inscription "The Greyhound of Richmond." The reverse was designed by David Lawrence.