The 2017 Red Dragon of Wales is the third release in The Royal Mint's celebrated Queen's Beasts series, a ten-coin collection that showcases the regal creatures of British royal heraldry. Struck in 2 troy ounces of .9999 fine silver, this Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) coin features the Red Dragon, a fiery symbol of courage and Welsh national identity. Derived from the badge of Owen Tudor, the Red Dragon represents the Welsh ancestry of the Tudor dynasty and has remained a powerful emblem of Welsh pride for centuries.
Historical Insight:
The Red Dragon (Y Ddraig Goch) has been associated with Wales since at least the 7th century and was adopted as a royal badge by Henry VII, the first Tudor monarch. The dragon connects modern Britain with its Celtic and Tudor roots, and its inclusion in the Queen's Beasts lineup honors the legacy of Welsh contribution to the Crown.
Highlights:
- Denomination: £5 (GBP)
- Year: 2017
- Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
- Issuer: The Royal Mint (United Kingdom)
- Obverse: Features the fifth effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Jody Clark, with inscriptions indicating face value, the monarch's name, and title.
- Reverse: Depicts the Red Dragon of Wales, wings spread and claws gripping a shield that bears the Lions of Llewelyn, a historic Welsh coat of arms. The design by Jody Clark is encircled by the inscriptions: "RED DRAGON OF WALES," "2 OZ FINE SILVER," "9999," "2017."
- Series: Queen's Beasts (Coin 3 of 10)
Specifications
SKU: |
722 |
Year: |
2017 |
Grade: |
Brilliant Unc |
Grade Service: |
None |
Denomination: |
5 Pounds |
Mint Mark: |
Not Shown |
Metal Content: |
2 Troy Oz |
Purity: |
0.9999 |
Thickness: |
6 mm |
Diameter: |
38.61 mm |
