© The Royal Mint, 2017
© The Royal Mint, 2017
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Red Dragon of Wales; 2 oz Fine Silver
2017 year| Silver (.9999) | 62.42 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2017 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.9999) |
| Weight | 62.42 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#107370 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 26% |
Reverse
Welsh dragon surmounting shield of arms of Llewelyn the Great, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RED DRAGON OF WALES 2oz · FINE SILVER · 999.9 · 2017
JC
Engraver: Jody Clark
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The third design in The Queen's Beasts bullion series which began in 2016 with the Lion of England, there are a total of ten Beasts representing the statues that stood in Westminster Abbey on the Queen's Coronation in 1953. The original statues are now on display in the Canadian Museum of History at Gatineau, whilst James Woodford's sculpted replicas stand in the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew, London.This Jody Clark reverse design was struck in a variety of base and precious metal compositions and denominations.
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 and bravery.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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