The Royal Tudor Beasts: The Greyhound of Richmond £5 Cupro-nickel 2025

The Royal Tudor Beasts: The Greyhound of Richmond £5 Cupro-Nickel 2025 is the eighth release in the series The Royal Tudor Beasts. The coin showcases the rich heraldry of the Tudor dynasty, referencing emblems visible throughout Great Britain, as well as the sculptures that adorn the entrance to Hampton Court Palace. Henry VIII used heraldic symbols as a powerful tool of visual communication, emphasizing his royal heritage and undeniable rights to the throne.

The White Greyhound of Richmond symbolizes Henry VIII's connection to his ancestors, including Edward III and the House of Lancaster. This animal became a symbol of royal lineage thanks to Henry VIII's grandfather, Edmund Tudor, Earl of Richmond, who used the white greyhound as his heraldic supporter.

The coin is struck from a copper-nickel alloy, weighs 28.28 grams, and has a diameter of 38.61 mm. The mintage is unlimited, making it accessible to collectors worldwide. This remarkable coin was produced by the renowned Royal Mint and is guaranteed by the government of the United Kingdom in terms of its legality, metal purity, and origin. The coin is legal tender in the issuing country.

Obverse features the portrait of King Charles III of the United Kingdom, along with the denomination and year, designed by Martin Jennings.

Reverse depicts one of the Tudor Beasts - the White Greyhound of Richmond, along with the inscription "THE GREYHOUND OF RICHMOND" and "2025." The reverse was designed by David Lawrence.