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

Silver Double Sovereign 2025 Saint George and the Dragon, Coin from Falkland Islands
CoinSilver Double 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 (sizes) of the Sovereign, and all of them have traditionally been issued in gold - until a silver sovereign was introduced in 2025 by the Royal Mint.

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, including silver variants such as a silver double sovereign piece. These have the same specifications as the original (except the fact that they are made of silver and not gold), but are denominated in Falkland Islands Pounds - the local variation of the Pound Sterling. However, following long-standing tradition, sovereigns do not have their value and denomination spelled out anywhere on the coin - these have to be inferred from the coin's size.

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 been depicted on Sovereigns since 1816, appearing on gold and, more recently, silver coins from various Commonwealth nations. This imagery has made it one of the most sought-after annual gold coins worldwide.

Now in 2025 the inaugural Falkland Islands Sovereign Collection is celebrated with the 2025 gold and silver Sovereign range, capturing the beauty of Glyn Davis’ St George and the Dragon design to showcase this first ever Falkland Island’s Sovereign design across five silver specifications.

MintTower Mint (modern) Mint MarkNo mint mark Total Mintage 300
Obverse
Falkland Islands / Silver Double 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 / Silver Double 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.

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

Included in Set
The Falkland Islands 2025 Silver Proof Five Coin Sovereign Collection, mintage 300, limited to 300
5 coins: Silver Five Sovereigns, Silver Double Sovereign, Silver Sovereign, Silver Half Sovereign, Silver Quarter Sovereign
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Silver Double Sovereign 2025 Saint George and the Dragon: Details
CountryFalkland Islands
CurrencyFalkland Islands Pound
Coin TypeSilver Double Sovereign
Issued2025
MonarchKing Charles III
EffigyKing Charles III - Portrait by Glyn Davies
ReverseSt George the Dragon-Slayer
Face Value2 (x Pound)
Total Mintage300
CurrentYes
Material0.999 Silver
DesignerGlyn Davis
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size28.4000 mm
Mass15.9700 g
OCC IDAPVZ-EYRC-BYVL-OLMD
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