© The Royal Mint, 2024
© The Royal Mint, 2024
10 Pounds - Charles III St George & The Dragon; Silver Proof
2024 year| Silver (.999) | 156.3 g | 65.60 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2024 |
| Value | 10 Pounds 10 GBP = USD 13 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 156.3 g |
| Diameter | 65.60 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#400593 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
St. George slaying the dragon right within Garter, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HONI · SOIT · QUI · MAL · Y · PENSE
PISTRUCCI
Translation: Shame on he who thinks evil of it
Designer: Benedetto Pistrucci
Edge
Raised lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: DECUS ET TUTAMEN ⁎ ANNO REGNI II ⁎
Translation:
An ornament and a safeguard
2nd year of reign
Comment
A re-interpretation of Benedetto Pistrucci’s iconic St George and the dragon motif, originally produced in 1817, the seventh in a series of coins in the Great Engravers series. The coin was issued individually, it was also produced in a variety of denominations and metals. Issue limit: 460.
© The Royal Mint, 2024
Interesting fact
The 2024 Silver Proof £10 coin featuring Charles III (St George & The Dragon) has a unique feature - it's the first coin to depict Charles III as the monarch, making it a highly collectible piece for numismatists and royal family enthusiasts.
