Silver Coins
| Explore our range of Royal Mint Lunar Silver Coins, featuring beautifully crafted British zodiac coins struck in fine silver by The Royal Mint. Combining traditional Chinese lunar symbolism with British minting heritage, these coins form part of the acclaimed Shēngxiào Collection and are among the most collectable modern British silver coin series.
The Royal Mint Lunar programme celebrates the twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac through annually changing reverse designs created by leading contemporary artists. This category includes silver coins featuring zodiac animals such as:
Royal Mint Lunar silver coins are issued in a wide range of formats and finishes, including:
Most Royal Mint Lunar silver coins are struck in .999 fine silver and issued as UK legal tender. Bullion editions are produced to investment-grade Brilliant Uncirculated standard, while proof issues are struck using specially prepared dies and polished blanks to achieve mirror-like finishes and frosted detail. Many proof editions are supplied in official Royal Mint presentation packaging with numbered certificates of authenticity. Collectors particularly value Royal Mint Lunar silver coins for their annually changing artwork, limited mintages and the blend of Eastern zodiac tradition with modern British coin design. Certain releases — especially Year of the Dragon issues — are especially sought after due to exceptionally strong international demand and low mintages. Large-format silver proof coins and early annual releases have become increasingly desirable among advanced collectors. The Royal Mint’s Shēngxiào Collection, first launched in 2014 with the Year of the Horse, has become one of the most successful modern British precious metal coin programmes. Many collectors build complete twelve-year zodiac sets across both proof and bullion finishes. Community discussions frequently highlight the artistic quality and collectability of Royal Mint Lunar silver coins, particularly complete proof collections and low-mintage annual issues. Many Royal Mint Lunar silver coins are also professionally graded by PCGS or NGC, with high-grade proof and bullion examples especially popular among collectors of modern British coins. Whether you are building a complete zodiac collection, collecting modern Royal Mint silver coins or investing in Lunar-themed precious metal bullion, discover our selection of Royal Mint Lunar Silver Coins at The London Coin Company . |
