Afternoon everyone ….
So I was going through my e-mails and came across this new release. It was from a JM Bullion e-mail.
If you remember, last year the United States Mint and the Royal Mint of England collaborated on a coin. Last years was a combination coin of Lady Liberty and Lady Brittania. It was the very first time that two separate countries had collaborated on a coin.
The coins did fairly well and are selling on the secondary market currently for between $47-$52. That’s a pretty good profit in a year. Considering the initial presale was $36 a coin.
This years design is the lion and eagle. I don’t really care for this design. While the detail is nice on both. There is something missing on it in my opinion.
Here is the description per the JM Bullion website:
The British Lion-American Eagle bullion series from The Royal Mint returns for 2025, building on the excitement of its 2024 debut. This year’s design features a stunning combination of the UK and US national emblems, crafted by renowned artist and former US Mint Chief Engraver John Mercanti.
For the obverse of 2025 1 oz Silver The Lion and The Eagle Coins, the Royal Mint features an effigy of His Majesty King Charles III. This is the first-generation portrait of Charles III during his reign and it was created in 2022 by Martin Jennings. This bust of His Majesty depicts the king in left-profile relief without a crown.
In the reverse design of 2025 British Silver The Lion and The Eagle Coins, the mint offers a design from John Mercanti that reflects the deep connection of the so-called special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom. The American bald eagle and British Lion are featured in the central design with both icons looking to the right.
The UK-US special relationship was formalized during World War II through the close cooperation between Churchill and Roosevelt, though tensions existed in earlier periods over independence and the War of 1812. The alliance proved crucial during the Cold War, with both nations sharing intelligence and nuclear capabilities. Military collaboration remains strong through NATO, while economic ties are reinforced through substantial bilateral trade and investment. The cultural bond is equally significant, with shared language and media fostering deep connections.
Now for the coin….
What do you think???
