The Lion and the Eagle 1oz gold coin is a striking release from The Royal Mint, celebrating the long-standing relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States. Designed in collaboration with John M. Mercanti, former Chief Engraver of the US Mint, the coin brings together two of the most recognisable national symbols in modern numismatics.

The British Lion reflects Britain’s historic legacy, standing for strength, leadership, and resilience.

The American Eagle represents liberty, vigilance, and national pride in the United States.
Together, the two figures are presented in a balanced and powerful composition, symbolising cooperation, shared values, and the enduring alliance between the two nations, often referred to as the “Special Relationship”.

It is also worth noting the strong market reception of the Britannia and Liberty gold coin, which similarly features an iconic UK–US crossover design. That release benefited from limited production and significant interest from both British and American collectors, contributing to strong demand and secondary-market performance. The Lion and the Eagle follows a closely aligned theme, uniting two globally recognised national symbols and appealing to the same transatlantic collector base. This shared UK–US narrative is widely viewed as a key driver of demand and underpins the positive outlook many collectors and investors hold for the Lion and the Eagle series.