This 2021 The Queens Beasts The Griffin of Edward III £2 is the eighth coin in the stunning new series of £2 Bi-Metal Coins featuring the Queen’s Beasts. The coin, issued on behalf of the British Indian Ocean Territory, features the Griffin of Edward III.
The Griffin of Edward III’s relation to the Queen come from Edward III, founder of the Order of the Garter who engraved the Griffin on his private seal.
Edward III, also known as Edward Windsor, used the seal bearing the image of the griffin for 20 years. It is said that he had bed linen and robes embroidered with the beasts. His private seal used to be the most powerful and authoritative symbol of royal identity.
Choose from the Bi-Metal £2 Coin (Limit: 2,750) or the Proof Fine Silver with Goldclad £2 Coin (Limit: 475).
