One of the most famous characters from British folklore is St. George. The tale of St. George slaying a dragon became so ingrained in British culture that it became one of the most famous images on British coin with its 1817 debut on the Gold Sovereign. The Royal Mint now offers a new coin series exploring the legendary tale of St. George and the Dragon. Right now, 2024 1 oz British Gold St. George and the Dragon Coins are available from JM Bullion.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives in a plastic flip, acrylic tube of 10 coins, or a mint-sealed box of 100 coins!
• 1^st issue in a new series exploring the tale of St. George!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold in BU condition.
• Bears a face value of 100 Pound sterling (GBP) backed by the government of Britain.
• Obverse features King Charles III.
• Reverse includes a depiction of St. George slaying a dragon.

Each 2024 1 oz British Gold St. George and the Dragon Coin offered here comes in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. The coins are available individually in plastic flips. Multiples are packaged in acrylic tubes of 10 coins or boxes of 100 coins. Each box comes with a total of 10 tubes of 10 coins each.

Though St. George’s tale became rooted in British folklore during the 11^th century, his roots are much deeper than that around the world. St. George was a historical figure from the 3rd century, the dragon-slaying legend associated with him actually originated in the 11th century. It was likely adapted from earlier myths and folktales, possibly influenced by stories like Perseus saving Andromeda from a sea monster.

Obverse design elements on 2024 British Gold St. George and the Dragon Coins include a bust of His Majesty King Charles III. In this 2022 design from Martin Jennings, His Majesty is shown in left-profile relief and is depicted without a crown on his head.

Reverse visuals on the 2024 1 oz Gold St. George and the Dragon Coin feature a modern image of the famous hero on horseback. In this design, St. George rides over a dragon and slays the beast with his spear. The symbolism of the design points to the historic narrative of the victory of good over evil.

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