© The Royal Mint, 2018
© The Royal Mint, 2018
500 Pounds - Elizabeth II Red Dragon of Wales; Gold Proof
2018 year| Gold (.9999) | 156.3 g | 50 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2018 |
| Value | 500 Pounds 500 GBP = USD 655 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 156.3 g |
| Diameter | 50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#223850 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Welsh dragon surmounting shield of arms of Llewelyn the Great, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·2018·
RED DRAGON OF WALES
JC
Engraver: Jody Clark
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The third design in The Queen's Beast series which began in 2016, there are 10 Beasts in total which are a representation of the statues that stood in Westminster Abbey on the Queen's Coronation in 1953. The statues are now on display in the Canadian Museum of History.Issued individually, for the Red Dragon of Wales there were 14 different issues of varying metals, denominations and years of issue, which all share Jody Clark's design.
Issue limit: 90
©The Royal Mint, 2018
Interesting fact
The 500 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Red Dragon of Wales; Gold Proof) 2018 coin from the United Kingdom has a unique feature - it features a rare portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Imperial State Crown, which is only worn by the monarch during the annual State Opening of Parliament. This portrait was designed by sculptor Jody Clark and is considered a rare and special depiction of the Queen.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 90 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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