© The Royal Mint, 2024
© The Royal Mint, 2024
100 Pounds - Charles III Tudor Dragon; Gold Proof
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#401702 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tudor Dragon seated, holding a portcullis shield, legend around, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TUDOR DRAGON
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. Issue limit: 260.
© The Royal Mint, 2024
Interesting fact
The 100 Pounds - Charles III (Tudor Dragon; Gold Proof) 2024 coin from the United Kingdom features a unique design element: a Tudor dragon, which is a symbol of the Tudor dynasty that ruled England from 1485 to 1603. The dragon is depicted on the coin's reverse side, surrounded by intricate details and patterns. This design was chosen to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Tudor dynasty's accession to the throne.
