The Twenty Pounds (£20) is a non-circulating legal tender (NCLT) coin issued by the Royal Mint since 2013.
The denomination is used to mark special occasions, usually royal in theme, and is not intended for general circulation - which is served by a banknote of the same value instead. The coins are legal tender, but contrary to popular belief this does not mean that banks and retailers automatically have to accept them (in practice, they do not accept them).
This £20 silver brilliant uncirculated coin known as Pride of Wales revives Norman Sillman's design of the Welsh Dragon £1 coin issued in 1995 and 2000.
The Welsh dragon is symbolic to pride, ferocity and determination. Sculptor Norman Sillman, who trained at the Royal College of Art, received his first Royal Mint assignment in 1958. His design was chosen from a drawing provided by the College of Arms as the best-fit option representing the Celtic legend and Welsh attitude.
The coins are in Brilliant Uncirculated grade and are packaged in a presentation card. |