200 Pounds - Charles III St George & The Dragon; Gold Proof
2024 year| Gold (.9999) | 62.42 g | 40.60 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2024 |
| Value | 200 Pounds 200 GBP = USD 262 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 62.42 g |
| Diameter | 40.60 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#400598 |
|---|---|
| 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: 195), as well as in 5-coin premium exclusive set, with an 1820 double sovereign, 1821 Sovereign, 1821 Coronation of George VI medal & a Trial Piece (issue limit: 1), in addition it was in a 3-coin set with George III & George IV sovereign. The coin was also produced in a variety of denominations and metals. Issue limit: 221.
© The Royal Mint, 2024
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 200 Pounds - Charles III (St George & The Dragon; Gold Proof) 2024 coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the legendary tale of St George and the Dragon. The coin's reverse side depicts St George, the patron saint of England, mounted on a horse and slaying a dragon, which is said to represent the triumph of good over evil. This design is particularly significant as it is a nod to the rich history and cultural heritage of the United Kingdom.
