© The Royal Mint, 2018
© The Royal Mint, 2018
500 Pounds - Elizabeth II Red Dragon of Wales; Silver Proof
2018 year| Silver (.999) | 1005 g | 100 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 654 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 1005 g |
| Diameter | 100 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#223803 |
|---|---|
| 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: 200
©The Royal Mint, 2018
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that the Red Dragon of Wales, which is 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, courage, and pride. The inclusion of the Red Dragon on the coin makes it a unique and meaningful collector's item for anyone interested in Welsh history and culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 129 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Red Dragon of Wales; Silver Proof) 2018 coin.
