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2000 UK Coin £1 Silver Proof Piedfort Welsh Dragon
This 2000 Welsh Dragon silver proof piedfort one pound coin features a reverse design of a dragon, the national mythical beast symbolising Wales.
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This 2000 Welsh Dragon silver proof piedfort one pound coin features a reverse design of a dragon, the national mythical beast symbolising Wales. This is the fourth natioanl emblem series by Norman Sillman.
Struck in sterling silver, this piedfort coin comes in a presentation box with a certificate of authenticity. The one pound coin is British legal tender and is exempt from Capital Gains Tax.
The Principality of Wales
Wales has a population of approximately 2.75 million and covers about one twelfth of the land area of the United Kingdom. Perhaps its most distinctive feature is the Welsh language, still spoken by a fifth of the population.
The dragon had been recognised as the emblem of Wales since the middle of the 16th century. Its association with Wales can in fact be traced back to the battle of Heathfield in 633 AD, when St. David persuaded his countrymen to distinguish themselves from their Saxon foes by wearing a dragon in their caps. In 1301 Edward I conferred the title Prince of Wales on his son Edward, who had been born some years earlier at Caernavon. Since that time the heir to the throne has usually, though not invariably, been created Prince of Wales. Many will remember the colourful investiture ceremony at Caernavon in July 1969 for Prince Charles, who was created Prince of Wales in 1958. His ostrich feather badge, the distinctive badge of the Heir Apparent since Tudor times, currently appears on the reverse on the 2p.
On 28 March 2017, the circulated round pound was replaced by the 12 sided £1 coin. On the 15 October the round £1 coin will cease to be legal tender.
Read more about the pound coin in our blogs:
One Pound Coin Designs, The Complete Collection 1983 - 2017
Introducing the New 12 Sided One Pound Coin
Why Did They Make 2016 12 Sided £1 Coins?
Obverse
The obverse bears the fourth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley.
Reverse
The reverse features Norman Sillman's engraving of a dragon above the value ONE POUND.
The dragon, which appears on the badge and flag of Wales, is a potent expression of the strength, fire and spirit of the national character and its depiction on the reverse of the one pound coin embodies centuries of Welsh symbolism. With wings elevated, it has been modelled by Norman Sillman from a drawing provided by the College of Arms.
Key Information
| Product ID | 2402 |
| Stock Status | In Stock |
Product Spec
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight/Size | Piedfort |
| Silver Weight Troy Ounces | 0.5650 |
| Fineness/Carat | 0.925 Sterling |
| Date | 2000 |
| Obverse Designer | Ian Rank-Broadley |
| Reverse Designer | Norman Sillman |
| Mint/Brand | The Royal Mint |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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