The Unicorn of Scotland Silver Coin Money Metals is proud to offer the fourth coin in the popular Queen's Beast coin series from Britain's Royal Mint -- the Unicorn. When Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne of England in 1953 in Westminister Abbey, at the entrance stood 10 statues of the various Queen's Beasts standing guard. The Royal Mint is commemorating these 10 heraldic beasts in stunning mint silver coins. The Unicorn of Scotland is the fourth issue. The Silver Queens Beast Unicorn coin comes in the standard 2-ounce size, like the rest of the series, but if you're looking for a larger option, a 10-ounce size is also available. The Unicorn symbolizes power and identity. It first appeared in Scottish lore during the 12th century. These silver mint coins are double the size of other popular bullion US mint coins for sale, such as the silver American Eagle coin. If that isn't enough to make them stand out, the beautiful image of the Unicorn along with a shield emblazoned with the lion crest of Scotland on the coin's reverse certainly will. Each is minted with .9999 fine silver, and denominated with £5 (British pounds). The coins ship from the mint in boxes of 200 coins -- 20 tubes filled with 10 coins each. The Silver Unicorn coins obverse carries the iconic portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The weight and purity of this sovereign coin are backed by the British government. Silver buyers are welcome to purchase in any quantity, but should not delay. This particular design promises to be among the most popular in the series and will go quickly. Britain's Royal Mint has been minting the Queens Beast silver bullion coin of the realm for more than a thousand years. Sir Isaac Newton served as Warden of the Mint in 1696. Among other duties, he was responsible for investigating counterfeit coins. After 3 years in that role, he was appointed Master of the Mint, a title he retained until his death in 1727.
