The Royal Mint is recognized around the world for its long-standing role in producing British coinage, with a history that spans more than a millennium. Its gold bullion coins reflect that legacy through consistent quality, trusted purity, and carefully crafted designs. From well-known programs like the Britannia and Sovereign to newer annual collections, Royal Mint gold coins remain a popular choice for both investors and collectors. Today, 2026 British St. George and the Dragon 1 oz Gold Coins are available at Provident Metals.

Highlights:

• Comes with a plastic flip, an acrylic tube of 10 coins, or a box of 100 coins!
• 3rd release of the St. George and the Dragon Collection!
• Contains 1 troy oz of .9999 pure gold in BU condition.
• The face value of 100 Pound sterling is backed by the British government.
• On the obverse is King Charles III.
• The reverse features St. George slaying a dragon.
• Artwork by Sandra Deiana.

All 2026 British St. George and the Dragon 1 oz Gold Coins available here are in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. Individual coins are housed in plastic flips, while orders of 10 arrive in acrylic tubes and boxes hold 100 coins. The reverse design, created by Sandra Deiana, is based on a historic British coin from 1526 that introduced the first depiction of St. George on British currency.

Obverse

On the obverse of 2026 British St. George and the Dragon Gold Coins, you will see King Charles III. The King is presented in left-profile relief without a crown. This portrait was designed by Martin Jennings in 2022 and is used across current British coinage. Inscriptions include CHARLES III, DG REX FD, and 100 POUNDS.

Reverse

The reverse of the 2026 St. George and the Dragon 1 oz Gold Coins shows St. George in combat with the dragon. This familiar image reflects themes of courage and perseverance, captured in a detailed design that draws from a long tradition of British coin artistry. Inscriptions read TALI DICATA SIGNO MENS FLVCTVARI, NEQVIT, 2026, 1 OZ FINE GOLD, and 999.9.

History

The tale of St. George defeating the dragon has been connected to England since the medieval era. As the patron saint of England, St. George became a symbol of bravery, and the story of his victory over the dragon came to represent the triumph of good over evil. This image has appeared in many forms over the centuries, including art, literature, and national symbols such as the St. Georges Cross.

Ordering

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