he Tower Mint’s Queen’s Beast collection ranks among the most extensive and thoughtfully designed precious metals programs released in recent years. Showcasing the ten heraldic beasts that appeared as stone guardians at the entrance to Westminster Abbey during the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, the series brings these historic symbols to life on beautifully crafted gold and silver coins. Issued across multiple releases, the program has earned strong interest from collectors around the globe.
The Unicorn of Scotland is one of the most enchanting and symbolically complex creatures in the entire British heraldic tradition, its combination of wild, untameable power and pure, otherworldly grace making it a uniquely fitting emblem for a nation that has always valued its fierce independence alongside its capacity for extraordinary beauty and creativity. In Scottish heraldic tradition, the unicorn is always shown chained, a detail that paradoxically emphasizes rather than diminishes its power, the chain acknowledging that only the sovereign authority of the crown subdues it.
All 2026 1/2 Gram Pitcairn Islands Gold Queen’s Beast Unicorn Coins available here come with protective flips. The coins showcase proof-like visuals that include frosted designs and mirrored fields. This image is one of five in Tower Mint’s Queen’s Beasts Series, with each coin featuring Queen Elizabeth II’s Royal Signet on the reverse design field.
On the obverse of the 2026 Pitcairn Islands Gold Queen’s Beast Unicorn Coin is a portrait of King Charles III. As the eldest son and successor of Queen Elizabeth II, Charles III became monarch in September 2022 and was formally crowned in May 2023. This left-facing portrait of His Majesty was designed by Glyn Davies and appears on select coin collections produced by The Tower Mint.
The reverse of 2026 1/2 Gram Gold Queen’s Beast Unicorn Coins comes with a depiction of the majestic Unicorn of Scotland. The Unicorn of Scotland served as the left-hand supporter of Queen Elizabeth II’s Royal Arms throughout her reign, its chained, crowned form a constant presence in the official heraldic imagery of a monarch who took her role as Queen of Scotland with the same seriousness and personal commitment she brought to every dimension of her sovereignty.
