Obverse © The Royal Mint, 2017 – Reverse © The Royal Mint, 2018
Obverse © The Royal Mint, 2017 – Reverse © The Royal Mint, 2018
100 Pounds - Elizabeth II Red Dragon of Wales; 1 oz Fine Gold
2017 year| Gold (.9999) | 31.1 g | 32.7 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2017 |
| Value | 100 Pounds 100 GBP = USD 131 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 32.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#107041 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Welsh dragon surmounting shield of arms of Llewelyn the Great, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RED DRAGON OF WALES 1oz · FINE GOLD · 999.9 · 2017
JC
Engraver: Jody Clark
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The third design in The Queen's Beast series which began in 2016, there are 10 Beasts in total which are a representation of the statues that stood in Westminster Abbey on the Queen's Coronation in 1953. The statues are now on display in the Canadian Museum of History.For the Red Dragon of Wales there were 14 different issues of varying metals, denominations and years of issue, which all share Jody Clark's design.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that the Red Dragon of Wales, featured on the reverse side of the coin, is a symbol of the country's rich history and culture. The dragon has been associated with Wales for centuries and is said to represent the country's strength, courage, and pride.
