Two icons of numismatic art, the British lion and the American eagle, come together on a new coin design created through a collaboration between Beth Zaiken, a member of the United States Mint’s Artistic Infusion Program since 2019, and The Royal Mint’s Product Design team. This reverse design skilfully brings these two icons together in one harmonious composition that will be of interest to coin enthusiasts both in the US and the United Kingdom.       

Beth Zaiken is an award-winning museum artist and designer known for her science art, wildlife reconstructions and natural history murals. Her innovative designs for the US Mint include a striking bucking horse for the obverse of the 2021 American Liberty $100 gold coin.           

KEY FEATURES        

• Features a reverse design by award-winning museum artist and designer Beth Zaiken
• The design incorporates the American eagle and British lion, icons of coin design that are recognised worldwide
• A unique collaboration that combines US design talent with British minting excellence
• The obverse features the official coinage portrait of His Majesty King Charles III, designed by Martin Jennings
• Available in a range of gold Proof and silver Proof editions

SPECIFICATIONS                                                          

• Metal: 999 Silver        
• Finish: Proof
• Weight: 156.30g / 5oz      
• Diameter: 65.00mm     
• Denomination: £10       
• Year: 2026   

The Lion and The Eagle 2026 UK 5oz Silver Proof Coin has a limited mintage of 300 coins.