Lion of England

[Smiler999]

Why is there such a high premium on this coin? Is it 2016 only?

[goluckystayhappy]

Yes 2016 only and it was the first of the series. I am wondering though if the premium has shrunk given the rocketing gold price.

[Stuntman]

Lots of them were made.

As already said above - it's the first in the series and later entrants will look to backdate.

Plus it's a Lion and it's England (rather than 'Clarence' or 'Mortimer' etc)  and a good design to boot in my opinion, so it's probably more desirable to more people.  it's the last one of the series that I would part with personally.

[Smiler999]

Its a lovely piece, dont know if i can justify the premium just lol

[Tn21]

4 hours ago, Smiler999 said:

Its a lovely piece, dont know if i can justify the premium just lol

What's the price ?

[Smiler999]

2k on royal mint 

[Tn21]

Don't bother with that 

[Silverman2U]

5 minutes ago, Smiler999 said:

2k on royal mint 

Is that a proof? 

[Smiler999]

No lol just ordinary LoE

[Darr3nG]

Royal Mint is one of the cheaper options, right now... 😮

[Smiler999]

Just now, Darr3nG said:

Royal Mint is one of the cheaper options, right now... 😮

That's crazy premiums for what is still just an ounce of gold 

[Abyss]

@Smiler999 / general advice for everyone considering backdating any of the 1 oz Gold Queens Beasts coins looking at the cheapest prices on @Darr3nG new website (is fantastic btw) http://goldprice.eu5.net/test/put a waned ad on the UK and Europe see if anyone is willing to sell. If the cheapest price obtain 1 oz Gold QB Lion coin from a dealer is £2147.39 I know numerous individuals on the forum who would sell their coin(s) for a lot cheaper. Always try get a cheaper price via wanted ad on the forum before paying dealer prices........

Back in late 2018 I managed to backdate multiple Lions / Griffins and Dragons the majority from forum members without having to pay the premium dealer prices and sometimes using BYB intermediary service (still worked to be cheaper than the dealer). The post below the coins managed to backdate from forum members and buy from the European Mint before putting them all into safety deposit box.

 

[west6]

The 2nd coin (griffin) has the highest premium in this series.  It was around early 2019 (or earlier?) the 2nd griffin price became higher than the lion, when people realized that its mintage is smaller than the 1st lion. 

[Ravoma]

20 hours ago, Darr3nG said:

Royal Mint is one of the cheaper options, right now... 😮

I collect the queens beast series in both 1oz and 1/4oz but could NOT bring myself to pay 2 grand. We will see were the market goes. If some people's predictions come true and the price takes off even more that may turn out cheap 😂

[Martlet]

I wonder if these find their way back to dealers at spot and pushed out for modest premiums.  Over 20k mintage so not exactly rare, as shown by availability from many dealers, albeit at premium. 

[Clens92]

On 07/08/2020 at 00:27, Smiler999 said:

No lol just ordinary LoE

I'd sell you one of mine at £2,050.

[Heirlooms]

On 07/08/2020 at 17:02, Abyss said:

@Smiler999 / general advice for everyone considering backdating any of the 1 oz Gold Queens Beasts coins looking at the cheapest prices on @Darr3nG new website (is fantastic btw) http://goldprice.eu5.net/test/put a waned ad on the UK and Europe see if anyone is willing to sell. If the cheapest price obtain 1 oz Gold QB Lion coin from a dealer is £2147.39 I know numerous individuals on the forum who would sell their coin(s) for a lot cheaper. Always try get a cheaper price via wanted ad on the forum before paying dealer prices........

Back in late 2018 I managed to backdate multiple Lions / Griffins and Dragons the majority from forum members without having to pay the premium dealer prices and sometimes using BYB intermediary service (still worked to be cheaper than the dealer). The post below the coins managed to backdate from forum members and buy from the European Mint before putting them all into safety deposit box.

 

Thanks for the advice! Backdating at the moment and put a wanted ad on the forum earlier today. Didn't even think to look at the Royal Mint until I checked out this site. Got the Dragon for £1668 which isn't back at all considering goldsilver.be are selling it at £2003! Have the Lion, Unicorn and Griffin left on the list. You can still get the others for between £1550 and £1650 if you look hard enough

[Midasfrog]

What will happen to the prices when the RM run out of stock ? I am sure there will be interest in the series for the next few years , they are a stunning group on coins to collect 👍