The Royal Mint serves as the official mint of the United Kingdom and has operated for more than 1,100 years. Over that time, it has built a global reputation for producing trusted gold and silver bullion coins for investors and collectors. In addition to its core bullion offerings, The Royal Mint issues limited-edition coins that recognize important themes such as historical events, anniversaries, wildlife, and legendary tales. The Legendary Creatures series begins with a tribute to one of Scotlands most enduring myths: the Loch Ness Monster. Today, 2026 British Loch Ness Monster 1 oz Gold Coins are available from Provident Metals.

Highlights:

• Arrives in plastic flips, acrylic tubes of 10 coins, or Monster Boxes of 100 coins!
• 1st coin in the Legendary Creatures Series!
• Captures Scotlands mythical beast!
• Limited mintage of only 5,000 coins!
• Contains 1 troy oz of .9999 pure gold in BU condition.
• Bears a face value of 100 Pound sterling (GBP) backed by the government of Britain.
• Obverse includes a bust of King Charles III.
• Reverse features the Loch Ness Monster emerging from the murky waters of the loch.

Each 2026 British Loch Ness Monster 1 oz Gold Coin in this listing is offered in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. Individual coins are packaged in protective plastic flips. Multiples are available in acrylic tubes of 10 coins, while Monster Boxes contain 100 coins in total, organized as 10 tubes per box.

Obverse

The obverse of the 2026 British Loch Ness Monster Gold Coin features King Charles III. His portrait appears in left-profile relief and was created by Martin Jennings. Introduced in 2022, this effigy represents the first official coinage portrait of Charles III and shows the King without a crown. The inscriptions here include CHARLES III, DG REX FD, and 100 POUNDS.

Reverse

On the reverse of the 2026 Loch Ness Monster 1 oz Gold Coin, the design depicts the legendary creature rising from the loch. Nessie is commonly imagined as a large animal with a long neck and small head. The background highlights the expansive setting of Loch Ness, which stretches more than 23 miles and reaches depths exceeding 750 feet, reinforcing its connection to tales of mystery. Inscriptions here include LOCH NESS MONSTER, 1 OZ, 999.9, FINE GOLD, and 2026.

History

Modern interest in the Loch Ness Monster largely dates back to May 2, 1933, when the Inverness Courier published an account from local residents John and Aldie Mackay. They reported seeing a large disturbance in the waters of Loch Ness, a deep freshwater lake in the Scottish Highlands. The lakes dark waters and frequent mist have helped sustain stories of a hidden creature for decades.

Ordering

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