5 Pounds - Charles III (Tudor Dragon; Silver Proof) 2024 front 5 Pounds - Charles III (Tudor Dragon; Silver Proof) 2024 back
5 Pounds - Charles III (Tudor Dragon; Silver Proof) 2024 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2024

5 Pounds - Charles III Tudor Dragon; Silver Proof

2024 year
Silver (.999) 62.86 g 40 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
5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.55
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
62.86 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#401698
Rarity index
90%

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: 1,256.

© The Royal Mint, 2024

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Charles III (Tudor Dragon; Silver Proof) 2024 coin is that it features a unique design that blends historical and mythical elements. The Tudor Dragon, which is depicted on the coin, is a mythical creature that was popular during the Tudor period in England, and it is said to symbolize strength, courage, and wisdom. The coin's design also includes other elements that are associated with the Tudor period, such as the rose and the crown, which add to its historical and cultural significance.