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The Queen’s Beasts range takes its inspiration from hundreds of years of royal heraldry. The background for this range comes from the coronation of Her Late Majesty The Queen, where ten heraldic beasts stood guard, The Queen’s Beasts, sculpted by James Woodford RA for the coronation ceremony.

The coins each depict one of The Queen’s Beasts, reimagined by Royal Mint Coin Designer Jody Clark. Jody also created the latest definitive coinage portrait of The Queen to appear on United Kingdom coins. His bold interpretation of the Lion of England was the first to be released, followed by the Griffin, associated with Edward III. The Welsh dragon was used in the Royal Arms in the sixteenth century and represents sovereignty and power. The Red Dragon of Cadwallader is the emblem of Wales and is the third in a series of ten designs that celebrates each of The Queen’s Beasts.


Key Points:
Struck to bullion standard
2 troy ounces of 999.9 fine silver
Exempt from UK capital gains tax for UK residents
Individually packaged in a single coin capsule

Specification

The Queen's Beasts 2017 The Dragon 2 oz Silver Coin

Specification Value
Denomination £5
Alloy 999.9 Fine Silver
Diameter 38.61mm
Reverse Designer Jody Clark
Obverse Designer Jody Clark
Specification Value
Quality Bullion
Year 2017
Pure Metal Type Silver
Pure Metal Content 2 Troy Oz
Fineness 999.9
Packaging Single Coin Capsule
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