The Royal Mint, the long-standing mint of the United Kingdom, has been producing coinage for more than 1,100 years. Today, it is well known for its lineup of gold and silver bullion coins that attract both collectors and investors around the world. In addition to standard bullion issues, the mint regularly releases commemorative series with limited mintages that celebrate historic events, wildlife, anniversaries, and legendary themes. The latest program from The Royal Mint is the Legendary Creatures Series, which opens with one of the most recognized myths in modern folklorethe Loch Ness Monster. Right now, 2026 1 oz British Silver Loch Ness Monster Coins are available at BGASC.

Highlights:

• Comes with individual flips, plastic tubes of 25 coins, or Monster Boxes of 500 coins!
• 1st release in the Legendary Creatures Series!
• Depicts the mythical Loch Ness Monster of Scotland!
• Limited mintage of only 50,000 coins!
• Contains 1 troy oz of .999 pure silver in BU condition.
• The face value of 2 Pound sterling (GBP) is backed by the British government.
• On the obverse is a portrait of King Charles III.
• The reverse features an image of the Loch Ness Monster rising from the waters of the loch.

All 2026 1 oz British Silver Loch Ness Monster Coins are offered in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. These coins are available individually in protective flips. Orders of multiples ship in tubes holding 25 coins, while Monster Boxes include 500 coins total, packaged as 20 tubes per box.

Obverse

The obverse of the 2026 British Silver Loch Ness Monster Coin features King Charles III. Shown in left-profile relief, the portrait was designed by Martin Jennings and debuted in 2022. The effigy presents the King without a crown, offering a simple and modern appearance that matches the current era of British coinage.

Reverse

On the reverse of the 2026 1 oz British Silver Loch Ness Monster Coin is a detailed depiction of the Loch Ness Monster emerging from the water. Many descriptions portray Nessie as a large creature with a long neck and small head, similar to the prehistoric plesiosaur. The design also reflects the scale of Loch Ness, which stretches over 23 miles and reaches depths of more than 750 feet. These dark and deep waters have helped keep the legend alive, making the loch one of Scotlands most famous natural landmarks.

History

Reports of a mysterious creature in the waters near Loch Ness have been passed down for generations. One of the oldest references comes from 565 AD, when Saint Columba was believed to have witnessed a strange animal in the River Ness. While the story remained mostly local for many centuries, it began to gain broader attention in the early 1930s. Road construction along the loch made the area easier to reach, and more visitors soon began sharing their own accounts. After a 1933 article in the Inverness Courier helped spread the story, the Loch Ness Monster became a topic of international interest. Over the decades, researchers have conducted many studies in the loch, including sonar searches in the 1970s and 1980s. In 2018, a DNA study of the water found high levels of eel DNA, leading to theories that some sightings may have been caused by unusually large eels.

Ordering

If you have any questions about silver coins available for purchase, please contact BGASC at 888-992-4272. You can also reach us through web chat or email for help.