United Kingdom | 1997 | 20 Pence | Flora & Fauna | Tudor Rose |

 United Kingdom

Tudor Rose


The Tudor rose is the traditional floral emblem of England, originating from the Tudor dynasty. It was used during the reign of Henry VIII and later appeared in portraits of Elizabeth I. The symbol often appears crowned or combined with other emblems and, since 2014, serves as the Royal Floral Emblem of England.





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