Quarter Sovereign 2025 Saint George and the Dragon, Coin from Falkland Islands - detailed information

Quarter Sovereign 2025 Saint George and the Dragon, Coin from Falkland Islands
CoinQuarter Sovereign 2025 Saint George and the Dragon

The sovereign is a gold coin of the United Kingdom, with a nominal value of one pound sterling. Struck from 1817 until the present time, it was originally a circulating coin (see pre-decimal Sovereign) accepted in Britain and elsewhere in the world; it is now a bullion coin not intended for circulation, the intrinsic value of which is much higher than its face value. There are several denominations of the Sovereign: Five Sovereigns (Quintuple Sovereign, five pounds gold), Double Sovereign, Full Sovereign, Half Sovereign and Quarter Sovereign. The quarter sovereign - with face value of 25 pence is the only sovereign denomination with no pre-decimal counterpart; it was introduced in the United Kingdom in 2009.

Apart from the sovereigns of the United Kingdom, the British Overseas Territory of the Falkland Islands has also authorised some mints to issue sovereigns under its jurisdiction. These have the same specifications as the original, but are denominated in Falkland Islands Pounds - the local variation of the Pound Sterling. However, following long-standing tradition, this type of coin has never had its value and denomination spelled out anywhere on the coin.

This coin is part of the first Falkland Islands Sovereign Collection, and features a new rendition of the iconic St. George and the Dragon design.

The mint says about it:
The legend of St George slaying the dragon has appeared on Sovereigns since 1816, gracing gold and more recent silver Sovereigns from many Commonwealth Nations and becoming one of the world’s most prominent and sought after annual gold coins.

Now for the very first time, we are thrilled to announce the launch of the very first Falkland Islands Gold Sovereign range. A first for the Falkland Islands, this new Annual Sovereign collection is expected to sell out in record time. It features both an obverse and reverse design by acclaimed engraver Glyn Davis.

MintTower Mint (modern) Mint MarkNo mint mark Total Mintage 50
Obverse
Falkland Islands / Quarter Sovereign 2025 Saint George and the Dragon - obverse photo

The obverse of the coin shows the bare (uncrowned) head of King Charles III facing left.

In tiny letters on the neck truncation, the artist's initials: GD (for Glyn Davies).

Around, the monarch's legend: CHARLES III · DEI · GRA · REX · F · D · FALKLAND ISLANDS · 2025 ·. Translated from Latin, the legend means: Charles the Third, by the Grace of God, King, Defender of the Faith, Falkland Islands.

Obverse Inscription CHARLES III · DEI · GRA · REX · F · D · FALKLAND ISLANDS · 2025 ·
Reverse
Falkland Islands / Quarter Sovereign 2025 Saint George and the Dragon - reverse photo

The reverse of the coin depicts St George on horseback, facing right, wearing a plumed helmet and a cape (and not much else), holding a sword in his right hand pointed towards a dragon rearing its head.

Around the rim, the Garter of the Order of the Garter, inscribed with the motto HONI · SOIT · QUI · MAL · Y · PENSE · - translated from Medieval French, "May he be shamed who thinks badly of it" - an old motto of the British monarchs.

Reverse Inscription HONI · SOIT · QUI · MAL · Y · PENSE ·
EdgeMilledEdge InscriptionNone
Notes

Finish: Proof FDC.
Release date: 3 February 2025.

Issued in sets only, not individually.

Authorising legislation: Falkland Islands Government Currency (Commemorative Coins) Regulations 2025, published 14 February 2025.

Included in Set
The Falkland Islands 2025 Gold Proof Three Coin Sovereign Collection, mintage 50, limited to 50
3 coins: Gold Sovereign, Gold Half Sovereign, Gold Quarter Sovereign
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Quarter Sovereign 2025 Saint George and the Dragon: Details
CountryFalkland Islands
CurrencyFalkland Islands Pound
Coin TypeQuarter Sovereign
Issued2025
MonarchKing Charles III
EffigyKing Charles III - Portrait by Glyn Davies
ReverseSt George the Dragon-Slayer
Face Value1/4 (x Pound)
Total Mintage50
CurrentYes
Material0.9167 Gold
DesignerGlyn Davis
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size13.5000 mm
Mass1.9900 g
OCC IDMXKD-OKQC-QZLG-OWQJ
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