The PCGS Certified 2026 Legendary Creatures Loch Ness Monster 1oz Gold Coin holds one troy ounce of 999.9 fine gold, carries the first Legendary Creatures design and has been graded and sealed by PCGS. It is UK legal tender with a £100 face value, exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents and VAT-exempt as investment gold.

The PCGS 2026 Loch Ness Monster 1oz Gold Coin design

Dan Thorne’s reverse shows the Loch Ness Monster rising from the water, with the ruins of Urquhart Castle on the shore behind. It is the first coin in the Royal Mint’s Legendary Creatures series, which celebrates the mythical beasts of folklore.

King Charles III appears on the obverse in Martin Jennings’ portrait.

The legend of Loch Ness

Tales of a creature in Loch Ness go back centuries, but the legend took hold in the 1930s, helped by the famous ‘surgeon’s photograph’ of 1934. Nessie has remained one of Scotland’s best-known mysteries ever since.

PCGS grading of the 2026 Loch Ness Monster 1oz Gold Coin

As the first release, a graded coin provides a clear starting point for a certified Legendary Creatures collection.

PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service) is an independent grading company that authenticates coins, grades them on the 70-point Sheldon scale and seals them in a tamper-evident holder. Bullion coins are graded in Mint State (MS), and the label shows the coin’s date, denomination, grade and a unique certification number that can be checked on the PCGS website.

Grades vary between individual coins. You will receive the coin at the grade printed on its label, and product photographs are illustrative rather than of the exact coin. Contact our team if you need a particular grade.

PCGS 2026 Loch Ness Monster 1oz Gold Coin specifications

Why buy a PCGS 2026 Loch Ness Monster 1oz Gold Coin?

The PCGS Loch Ness Monster is the first coin of a series, in verified condition, which may interest collectors starting a graded Legendary Creatures set.

It keeps the full UK tax advantages of legal tender gold.

Why buy 1oz gold coins?

The one-ounce coin is the standard unit of the gold market. Because gold is priced per troy ounce, a 1oz coin’s metal value is simple to follow, and the larger size usually carries a lower premium per gram than fractional coins. Compared with a large bar, a holding of 1oz coins can still be sold a coin at a time, so you keep flexibility without paying fractional-coin premiums.

Frequently asked questions

Who designed the Loch Ness Monster coin?

Dan Thorne designed the reverse; the obverse is Martin Jennings’ portrait of King Charles III.

Is a certified Loch Ness coin VAT-exempt?

Yes. Certification does not change its status as investment gold.