2025 UNA & LION
Jody Clark Revives Britain's Most Beautiful Coin in UHR
Jody Clark Revives Britain's Most Beautiful Coin in UHR
2025 UNA & LION
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A Numismatic Masterpiece Reborn
First struck in 1839, the Una & the Lion £5 gold coin marked the coronation of Queen Victoria and quickly became known as the most beautiful coin in British history. Designed by William Wyon, the engraving drew inspiration from The Faerie Queene, portraying the young queen as Una — truth and virtue personified — leading the Lion of England at her side. Its artistry and symbolism secured its place as a crown jewel of numismatics, and original specimens today sell for six figures at auction.
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Modern Technology, Timeless Design
Modern Technology, Timeless Design
For 2025, the Una & the Lion has been remastered in stunning ultra-high relief using state-of-the-art minting technology. While Wyon's original 1839 masterpiece was constrained by the minting limitations of the Victorian era, today's advanced techniques allow every intricate detail to be realized with unprecedented precision and depth. Each element — from the delicate folds of Una's gown to the majestic texture of the lion's mane — rises dramatically from mirror-like proof fields, achieving the three-dimensional artistry that Wyon could only have envisioned.
Master engraver Jody Clark has honored this legacy by breathing new life into the classic design through cutting-edge Ultra High Relief technology. His meticulous efforts preserve Wyon's original vision while elevating it to extraordinary levels of sculptural detail and relief. Struck as official Alderney legal tender, these coins represent more than just a marriage of classic design and modern craftsmanship — they fulfill the artistic promise of one of history's greatest numismatic masterpieces, setting a new standard for excellence in contemporary coin artistry.
Britain's Greatest Engraver Meets Britain's Greatest Design
The re-creation comes from master engraver Jody Clark, whose distinguished career has shaped modern British numismatics. At just 33, Clark made history as the youngest artist ever to create an official portrait of a reigning British monarch when his effigy of Queen Elizabeth II was selected for UK coinage in 2015. His artistic legacy extends far beyond royal portraiture — Clark is the creative genius behind the celebrated Queen's Beasts series, transforming heraldic symbols into some of the most sought-after modern coins. His expertise in capturing intricate detail and symbolic meaning made him the natural choice to reimagine Wyon's masterpiece.
Clark's hand-signed certification labels, available exclusively through GOVMINT in North America, add an additional layer of artistry and collectability to this historic issue. With his proven ability to honor tradition while pushing the boundaries of modern minting, his reinterpretation ensures that Wyon's masterpiece not only lives on for a new generation of collectors but reaches new heights of artistic achievement that bridge nearly two centuries of British numismatic excellence.
2025: The Final Strikes
In 2025, under the supervision of the American Numismatic Association, the cracked die was put back into service for the first — and last — time in over 160 years.
- 1 oz Gold: 860 pieces, struck directly from the authentic 1860 cracked die.
- 1 oz Silver: 1,860 pieces, struck from a precision reproduction die made from a precision scan of the original.
After this limited production, the original die was retired permanently
Program Highlights
- Remastered in ultra-high relief with modern minting technology
- Inspired by the original 1839 Una & the Lion, Britain’s most beautiful coin
- Designed by William Wyon, re-mastered by Jody Clark
- Official Legal Tender of Alderney
- Certified NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo with First Day of Issue designation
- Exclusive Jody Clark hand-signed labels, only from GOVMINT
- Extremely limited worldwide mintages across gold and silver editions
Collectors will appreciate the standard relief format, which allows the deeply struck South African pattern work to shine.
The contrast between detailed wildlife illustration and symmetrical, geometric heritage elements creates a rare harmony that few mints attempt. The gold coins, for instance, blend a sharply defined profile of the eagle with subtle engraving on the background field, while the silver coins offer a wide-angle scene of the bird in action, claws extended and wings mid-motion.
Collectors will appreciate the standard relief format, which allows the deeply struck South African pattern work to shine. The contrast between detailed wildlife illustration and symmetrical, geometric heritage elements creates a rare harmony that few mints attempt. The gold coins, for instance, blend a sharply defined profile of the eagle with subtle engraving on the background field, while the silver coins offer a wide-angle scene of the bird in action, claws extended and wings mid-motion.
2025 Alderney 1 Kilo Gold £1000 Proof – NGC PF70 FDI JC Signed
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One Kilogram of 99.99% Gold
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Ultra-High Relief & Proof Finish
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Legal Tender of Alderney
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Jody Clark Hand-signed Label
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NGC-Graded as Perfect PF70 UC
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First Day of Issue Designation by NGC
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Premium Display Case & Certificate of Authenticity
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Authorized Worldwide Mintage of 5
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Limited Availability
2025 Alderney 5oz Gold £500 Proof – NGC PF70 FDI JC Signed
- Five-ounces of 99.99% Gold
- Ultra-High Relief & Proof Finish
- Legal Tender of Alderney
- Jody Clark Hand-signed Label
- NGC-Graded as Perfect PF70 UC
- First Day of Issue Designation by NGC
- Premium Display Case & Certificate of Authenticity
- Authorized Worldwide Mintage of 35
- Limited Availability
2025 Alderney 6pc Gold & Silver Master Set – NGC PF70 FDI JC Signed
- Set Contains:
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- Two-ounces of 99.99% Gold
- One-ounce of 99.99% Gold
- One Kilogram of 99.9% Silver
- Five-ounces of 99.9% Silver
- Two-ounces of 99.9% Silver
- One-ounce of 99.9% Silver
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- Ultra-High Relief & Proof Finish
- Legal Tender of Alderney
- Jody Clark Hand-signed Labels
- NGC-Graded as Perfect PF70 UC
- First Day of Issue Designation by NGC
- Premium Display Case & Certificate of Authenticity
- Limited Availability
2025 Alderney 2pc Gold & Silver Set – NGC PF70 FDI JC Signed
- Set Contains:
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- One-ounce of 99.99% Gold
- Two-ounces of 99.9% Silver
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- Ultra-High Relief & Proof Finish
- Legal Tender of Alderney
- Jody Clark Hand-signed Labels
- NGC-Graded as Perfect PF70 UC
- First Day of Issue Designation by NGC
- Premium Display Case & Certificate of Authenticity
- Limited Availability
2025 Alderney 1oz Gold £100 Proof – NGC PF70 FDI JC Signed
- One-ounce of 99.99% Gold
- Ultra-High Relief & Proof Finish
- Legal Tender of Alderney
- Jody Clark Hand-signed Label
- NGC-Graded as Perfect PF70 UC
- First Day of Issue Designation by NGC
- Premium Display Case & Certificate of Authenticity
- Authorized Worldwide Mintage of 200
- Limited Availability
2025 Alderney 5oz Silver £10 Proof – NGC PF70 FDI JC Signed
- Five-ounces of 99.9% Silver
- Ultra-High Relief & Proof Finish
- Legal Tender of Alderney
- Jody Clark Hand-signed Label
- NGC-Graded as Perfect PF70 UC
- First Day of Issue Designation by NGC
- Premium Display Case & Certificate of Authenticity
- Authorized Worldwide Mintage of 300
- Limited Availability
2025 Alderney 2oz Silver £5 Proof – NGC PF70 FDI JC Signed
- Two-ounces of 99.9% Silver
- Ultra-High Relief & Proof Finish
- Legal Tender of Alderney
- Jody Clark Hand-signed Label
- NGC-Graded as Perfect PF70 UC
- First Day of Issue Designation by NGC
- Velvet Pouch & Certificate of Authenticity
- Authorized Worldwide Mintage of 1,000
- Limited Availability
Certification & Presentation
- Graded and encapsulated by NGC
- Exclusive Lincoln label featuring elements from the 1864 Grand National Union Banner
- Deluxe presentation case or velvet pouch (single 1oz Silver)
- Illustrated storybook and Certificate of Authenticity from Osborne Mint
Available in a variety of two-piece options, these sets are available ONLY from GOVMINT!
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