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25 Pounds - Charles III British Lion, 1/4oz Fine Gold
| Issuer | Royal Mint |
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| Year | 2025 |
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| Value | 25 Pounds |
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| Reverse description | A powerfully rendered passant lion occupying the central field, superimposed over a heraldic shield bearing the Union Flag rendered with intricate surface animation. The Latin legend LEO BRITANICVS arcs across the upper field, while the weight, fineness, and date inscriptions are distributed around the lower periphery. The engraver's initials DL appear within the design. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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The "British Lion" branding was introduced by the Royal Mint in 2024 as a direct challenge to established bullion programs like the South African Krugerrand and the American Gold Eagle — an acknowledgment that the United Kingdom lacked a globally recognized gold bullion franchise of comparable marketing reach. The quarter-ounce denomination targets entry-level bullion buyers priced out of the full sovereign series.
The .9999 fineness distinguishes it from the older Britannia gold coins, which were struck at .9167 until 2013.