© The Royal Mint, 2024
© The Royal Mint, 2024
100 Pounds - Charles III Tudor Dragon; 1oz Fine Gold
2024 year| Gold (.9999) | 31.21 g | 32.69 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2024 |
| Value | 100 Pounds 100 GBP = USD 131 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 31.21 g |
| Diameter | 32.69 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#431403 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Tudor Dragon seated, holding a portcullis shield, legend around, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TUDOR DRAGON · 1oz FINE GOLD· 999.9
DL
· 2024 ·
Designer: David Lawrence
Edge
Reeded
Script: Latin
Comment
This is the Sixth in the Tudor Beasts series, there are a total of ten beasts representing the statues that stand in Hampton Court Palace.
This David Lawrence reverse design was struck in a variety of base and precious metals compositions and denominations.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 100 Pounds - Charles III (Tudor Dragon; 1oz Fine Gold) 2024 coin is that it features a unique design of the Tudor Dragon, which is a symbol of the House of Tudor, a royal house that ruled England and its territories from 1485 to 1603. The dragon is depicted with its wings spread wide and a crown on its head, signifying the power and authority of the Tudor monarchs. The coin's design is particularly notable because it was created by renowned coin designer, John Bergdahl, who is known for his intricate and detailed designs that capture the essence of British history and culture.
