2018 Red Dragon of Wales Certified BU £5 Coin
Not Silver Coin
When Her Majesty The Queen was crowned in 1953, the entrance to Westminster Abbey was guarded by ten fantastical creatures - The Queen's Beasts.
The Red Dragon was the symbolic emblem of Owen Tudor, the grandfather of King Henry VII. Dragons are associated with strength, wisdom, and power, and are one of the most popular mythical beasts.
In 2017 The Royal Mint announced that they would be issuing a new £5 coin collection called The Queen's Beasts. The collection will eventually include ten £5 coins, each good representing the ten guard beast sculptures which were at the entrance to Westminster Abbey during Her Majesty the Queen's coronation in 1953.
This 2018 £5 is the highly anticipated third release in this series, and features a design of the fierce Red Dragon of Wales, by well-known designer Jody Clark.
The 2018 Red Dragon of Wales £5 coin has been struck to a superior Brilliant Uncirculated condition, ensuring it is perfect for you to add to your collection. It will also come protectively encapsulated in official Change Checker packaging to preserve for generations to come.
This £5 coin is certain to prove popular with collectors, so order today to secure yours and avoid disappointment.
Specifications
Country of Issue: United Kingdom
Year of Issue: 2018
Denomination: £5
Metal: Cupro-Nickel
Weight: 28.28g
Diameter: 38.61mm
Reverse: Jody Clark
Obverse: Jody Clark
Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated
Product code: 2018 Queen’s Beasts - Red Dragon Of Wales Uncirculated 5 Coin Limited good edition Not Silver Coin