5 pounds Britannia The White Lion of Mortimer 2 oz Silver

The Queen's Beasts White Lion of Mortimer 2 oz Silver Coin (2020)

A Majestic Silver Tribute to Royal Lineage

Struck in 2 troy ounces of 999 fine silver, this 2020 issue from The Royal Mint's acclaimed Queen's Beasts series captures Jody Clark's elegant rendition of the White Lion of Mortimer. Unlike its ferocious English counterpart, this seated lion with its tail curled beneath represents loyalty, discipline, and the Yorkist heritage of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Design Story:
The White Lion stands guard beside a shield bearing the white rose of York, surrounded by radiant sun rays—an emblem Edward IV adopted as his symbol of good fortune in battle. This powerful imagery pays homage to Roger Mortimer, Earl of March, whose heraldic beast first appeared at the coronation of 1953.

Key Specifications:

Metal: 999 Fine Silver (99.9% purity).

Weight: 2 Troy Ounces (62.2 grams).

Diameter: 38.61 mm.

Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated.

Obverse: Fifth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark.