100 Pounds - Charles III (Year of the Dragon; Gold Proof) 2024 front 100 Pounds - Charles III (Year of the Dragon; Gold Proof) 2024 back
100 Pounds - Charles III (Year of the Dragon; Gold Proof) 2024 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2024

100 Pounds - Charles III Year of the Dragon; Gold Proof

2024 year
Gold (.9999) 31.21 g 32.69 mm
Description
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
References
Numista
N#377714
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Depiction of a dragon with the legend around.

Scripts: Chinese, Latin

Lettering:
YEAR OF THE DRAGON • 2024
WW

Translation: Dragon

Engraver: William Webb

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The eleventh design in the Chinese Lunar Year - Shēngxiào Collection, there were several different strikes for the Year of the Dragon with varying compositions and denominations which all share William Webb's design. Issue Limit: 898

© The Royal Mint, 2024

Interesting fact

The 100 Pounds - Charles III (Year of the Dragon; Gold Proof) 2024 coin from the United Kingdom has a unique feature - it features a dragon on the reverse side, which is a symbol of power, strength, and good luck in many cultures.