{"product_id":"2026-the-british-lion-1oz-gold-coin","title":"2026 The British Lion 1oz Gold Coin","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrder your \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2026 The British Lion 1oz Gold Coin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e today. Struck in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24-carat gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Royal Mint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this coin celebrates one of Britain's most enduring national symbols. As official UK legal tender, it combines exceptional craftsmanship with a bold modern design inspired by British heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose the 2026 The British Lion 1oz Gold Coin?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe British Lion has represented strength, courage, and national identity for centuries. The 2026 edition features a striking heraldic lion on the reverse, complemented by an innovative \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnion Flag surface animation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that enhances both the coin's appearance and its security features.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach coin is struck in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 troy ounce of 999.9 fine gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to bullion standard by The Royal Mint. The obverse bears the official coinage portrait of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis Majesty King Charles III\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while the reverse presents a timeless interpretation of Britain's iconic lion, making it a distinctive addition to any physical gold holding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced by The Royal Mint, the British Lion range has been created to celebrate Britain's history and identity through one of its most recognised heraldic emblems. The combination of traditional symbolism and modern minting technology makes this one of the standout releases of 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a UK legal tender coin, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2026 The British Lion 1oz Gold Coin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is exempt from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapital Gains Tax (CGT)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for UK residents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24-carat gold (999.9 fineness)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContains 1 troy ounce of pure gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced by The Royal Mint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures the iconic British Lion reverse design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes advanced Union Flag surface animation security\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBritish legal tender and CGT exempt in the UK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVAT free in the UK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrief History of The British Lion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lion has served as a symbol of Britain for hundreds of years, appearing on royal coats of arms, military insignia, and national monuments. Often referred to as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"King of Beasts,\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e it has long represented strength, authority, and resilience. The Royal Mint's British Lion series brings this historic emblem to life through a contemporary bullion design while preserving its connection to Britain's rich heraldic tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43556349706446,"sku":null,"price":3302.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/2186\/2350\/files\/British-Lion-2026-UK-1oz-Gold-Bullion-Coin-Reverse-768x768.jpg?v=1780912464","url":"https:\/\/www.woodburygold.com\/products\/2026-the-british-lion-1oz-gold-coin","provider":"Woodbury Gold Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}