© The Royal Mint, 2024
© The Royal Mint, 2024
25 Pounds - Charles III Tudor Dragon; Gold Proof
2024 year| Gold (.9999) | 7.8 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2024 |
| Value | 25 Pounds 25 GBP = USD 33 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 7.8 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#401701 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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: 510.
© The Royal Mint, 2024
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Charles III (Tudor Dragon; Gold Proof) 25 Pound coin is that it features a unique design that blends historical and mythical elements. The coin's obverse side depicts a portrait of King Charles III, while the reverse side features a representation of the Tudor Dragon, a mythical creature that was said to have been used by King Henry VIII as a symbol of his power and authority. The use of a mythical creature on a coin is a departure from the traditional practice of featuring real-life animals or symbols on coins, and adds an extra layer of interest and intrigue to the coin's design.
