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Like many other mints, the Royal Mint issues bullion coins in precious metals, having much higher intrinsic value than their face value. The one ounce (1 oz) gold coins are denominated as One Hundred Pounds (£100).
The coins are legal tender but are not intended for circulation. They are targeted at bullion investors or collectors who appreciate the special editions as pieces of art. The coins are typically "one-year" types usually issued in parallel with smaller denominations with the same reverse designs.
The 2024 Year of the Dragon coins are part of the Royal Mint's Shēngxiào Collection - a coin series dedicated to the Chinese Lunar calendar.
The mint says:
"The Lunar Collection continues with a coin celebrating the Year of the Dragon. Those born under this sign are said to share many of the dragon’s desirable characteristics such as confidence, courage and adventurousness."
The range was released on 4 September 2023, in advance of the Chinese Lunar Year of the Dragon (10 February 2024 - 28 January 2025). |
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The obverse of the coin displays the first definitive portrait of King Charles III, which shows his bare (uncrowned) head facing left.
Below the neck truncation in tiny letters, the artist's initials MJ (for Martin Jennings).
Around, the monarch's legend followed by the face value and date of issue: CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 100 POUNDS · 2024 ·. Translated from Latin, the legend means: Charles the Third, by the Grace of God, King, Defender of the Faith.
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The reverse design depicts a Chinese dragon facing the viewer, its head at the coin's centre. Below it, a serene lake surrounded by plants, and the Chinese character for dragon, 龍.
Around above, the inscription YEAR OF THE DRAGON · 2024.
In the right field, the designer's initials W.W (for William Webb). |
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| Reverse Inscription |
YEAR OF THE DRAGON · 2024 龍 |
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| Edge | Milled | Edge Inscription | None |
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| Notes | Finish: Proof FDC.
Packaging: in mahogany presentation box with a traditional red shipper, and a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Limited Edition: 888. Maximum Coin Mintage: 898.
Royal Mint Product Code: UK24LDG1.
Release date: 4 September 2023.
Release price: £2,770.00. |
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| See also |
Coins issued by the Royal Mint to mark the Lunar Year of the Dragon 2024 include:
- 1 kg Gold Proof, Year of the Dragon 2024
- 5 oz Gold Proof, Year of the Dragon 2024
- 1 oz Gold Proof, Year of the Dragon 2024
- 1/4 oz Gold Proof, Year of the Dragon 2024
- 1/40 oz Gold Proof, Year of the Dragon 2024
- 1 kg Silver Proof, Year of the Dragon 2024
- 5 oz Silver Proof, Year of the Dragon 2024
- 1 oz Silver Proof, Year of the Dragon 2024
- £5 CuproNickel, Brilliant Uncirculated, Year of the Dragon 2024
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