© The Royal Mint, 2024
© The Royal Mint, 2024
1000 Pounds - Charles III St George & The Dragon; Gold Proof
2024 year| Gold (.9999) | 1005 g | 100 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2024 |
| Value | 1000 Pounds 1000 GBP = USD 1309 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 1005 g |
| Diameter | 100 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#400599 |
|---|---|
| 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. Issue limit: 7.
© The Royal Mint, 2024
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design of St George and the Dragon, which is a legendary tale that has been associated with England and its royal family for centuries. The design is particularly significant because it is the first time that Prince Charles, who is the heir apparent to the British throne, has been featured on a coin in this way. Additionally, the coin's gold content and proof finish make it a highly collectible and valuable item for numismatists and coin enthusiasts.
