The 2026 Legendary Creatures Loch Ness Monster 1oz Gold Coin is a Royal Mint bullion coin in one troy ounce of 999.9 fine gold, with Scotland’s most famous legend on the reverse and King Charles III on the obverse. As UK legal tender with a £100 face value, it is exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents and VAT-exempt as investment gold.

The 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.

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

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.

2026 Loch Ness Monster 1oz Gold Coin specifications

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

As the first coin in the Legendary Creatures series, the Loch Ness Monster is the starting point for anyone collecting the range.

It brings a lighter, folklore theme to CGT-exempt gold, and makes a memorable gift, especially with a Scottish connection.

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

What is the Legendary Creatures series?

A Royal Mint bullion series celebrating mythical beasts from folklore. The Loch Ness Monster is its first coin.

What is shown behind Nessie on the coin?

The ruins of Urquhart Castle, which stand on the shore of Loch Ness.