The Royal Mint’s Tudor Beasts bullion coin series explores an important chapter in English royal history through the ten heraldic creatures that once stood guard at Hampton Court Palace during the reign of Henry VIII. Released as a multi-year collection, the series combines detailed coin designs with the history and symbolism of the Tudor monarchy. The final release in the BU Tudor Beasts Series showcases the Seymour Panther, the primary heraldic emblem linked to Jane Seymour, the third wife of King Henry VIII.
Each 2026 1/4 oz British Gold Tudor Beasts Seymour Panther Tube offered here includes coins in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. This listing includes only a bulk option, with plastic tubes of 25 coins shipped with your purchase. Each tube contains a total of 6.25 troy ounces of 24-karat gold.
Jane Seymour’s emergence as the king’s preferred companion coincided with the final collapse of his marriage to Anne Boleyn and offered Henry the possibility of beginning again with a queen whom he regarded as gentle and politically restrained. Most importantly, Henry continued to seek what his previous marriages had not provided: a surviving legitimate male heir capable of securing the Tudor succession.
The obverse of 2026 British Gold Tudor Beasts Seymour Panther Coins displays a bust of King Charles III. Designed by Martin Jennings for The Royal Mint, the left-profile portrait provides a contemporary interpretation of the established tradition of British royal effigies. Jennings retains the familiar elements associated with royal coinage while depicting the king with a natural, realistic appearance. The resulting portrait marks the beginning of a new period for the British monarchy while continuing a longstanding numismatic tradition.
On the reverse of 2026 1/4 oz Gold Tudor Beasts Seymour Panther Coins is Jane Seymour’s personal heraldic emblem, based on the figure displayed on the Moat Bridge at Hampton Court Palace. The Seymour Panther is among the more distinctive creatures represented in Tudor heraldry. In this design, the spotted panther appears seated in a composed posture while supporting a shield bearing the Seymour family’s recognizable winged device. Known as wings conjoined in lure, the emblem has been connected with concepts of peace, freedom, and aspiration. These themes are fitting for a family that rose from the provincial gentry to secure an influential position within the Tudor royal court.
