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This stunning coin is the third release in the Queen's Beasts series issued by Britain's Royal Mint—this time featuring the Wales Dragon.

COIN HIGHLIGHTS

• Ships individually in protective packaging
• Consisting of 1/4 oz of 9999 Fine Gold
• Obverse: Features an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
• Reverse: Features a depiction of the Dragon of Wales grasping a shield along with the metal weight, type and purity

Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953 was watched over by ten heraldic beasts, created to represent the various branches of royal genealogy over the centuries.

The Welsh Dragon is a heraldic symbol that represents Wales and appears on the national flag of Wales. As an emblem, the red dragon of Wales has been used since the reign of Cadwaladr, King of Gwynedd, from around 655AD and is historically known as the "Red Dragon of Cadwaladr."

The dragon represents sovereignty and power and first saw use in Royal Arms in the 16th century.

ABOUT THE ROYAL MINT

The Royal Mint is internationally recognized as one of the most prestigious and highly acclaimed mints in the world, with a history of over 1100 years. The Royal Mint produces original coin collections, investment grade bullion, as well as currency for over 60 countries, including England and the UK. Popular series from The Royal Mint include Britannia products, Queen's Beast, British Music Legends, and Myths and Legends.