The PCGS Certified 2023 Tudor Beast Yale of Beaufort 1oz Gold Coin contains one troy ounce of 999.9 fine gold, carries the series’ second 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 2023 Tudor Beast Yale of Beaufort 1oz Gold Coin design

David Lawrence’s Yale of Beaufort stands on the chain mail background that runs through the Royal Tudor Beasts series, its tusks, horns and mane giving the design unusual depth.

The obverse carries Jody Clark’s portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.

What is a yale?

The yale is a mythical beast with the body of a goat or antelope, the tusks of a boar and horns said to swivel in any direction. It came to the Tudors through Lady Margaret Beaufort, Henry VII’s mother, and on the Moat Bridge it supports a shield for Jane Seymour.

PCGS grading of the 2023 Tudor Beast Yale of Beaufort 1oz Gold Coin

The Yale’s fine detail rewards a high grade, and the sealed holder keeps it free of handling marks.

Grading by PCGS means the coin has been examined by an independent third party, confirmed as genuine, given a grade from 1 to 70 on the Sheldon scale and sealed in a tamper-evident holder. The printed label records the issue and the grade, and its certification number can be looked up on the PCGS website at any time.

The grade of the coin supplied is the one stated on its PCGS label. Images are for illustration and grades may vary, so please contact our team if you would like a specific grade.

PCGS 2023 Tudor Beast Yale of Beaufort 1oz Gold Coin specifications

Why buy a PCGS 2023 Tudor Beast Yale of Beaufort 1oz Gold Coin?

A graded Yale continues a certified Tudor Beasts run after the Lion of England, and it is the last design in the series with the late Queen’s portrait.

It pairs collector interest with a full ounce of CGT-exempt 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

Is the Yale of Beaufort the second or third Tudor Beast?

It is the second bullion release, after the Lion of England and before the Bull of Clarence.

Does certification affect the coin’s tax treatment?

No. It remains UK legal tender, so it is CGT-exempt for UK residents and VAT-exempt as investment gold.