2021 United Kingdom £5 Pound BU Coin Queen's Beasts: White Greyhound of Richmond

Description

Mint: British Royal Mint
Denomination: £5
Quality: Brilliant Uncirculated
Issue limit: N/A
Alloy: Base Metal
Diameter: 38.61 mm
Weight: 28.28 grams
Artist: Jody Clark
Box/Capsule: No/Blister
Certificate: Printed Folder
This is the ninth issue in the Queen's Beasts base metal series and features the White Greyhound of Richmond.
The White Greyhound of Richmond made its way to the Royal Arms with the rise of the House of Tudor under King Henry VII. The greyhound remained associated with the titleholder Earl of Richmond. When Edmund Tudor, father of King Henry VII, was made the first Duke of Richmond, he used the White Greyhound in his badges. After Henry VII ascended the throne, he would use the White Greyhound in his Royal Arms.
The reverse shows a depiction similar to James Woodford’s original design. The greyhound is shown sitting back on its hind legs with its front paws dangling over the front of a crowned shield with the seal of the House of Tudor with its double-rose design.
Each coin is presented in packaging that has been specially designed for these editions colourful, informative fold-out wallets that display the coins and capture the imagination.