The 2017 Queen's Beast Dragon is a 1 troy ounce gold coin struck by The Royal Mint of the United Kingdom, carrying a fineness of .9999 and legal tender status under the authority of the British Crown. It forms part of the acclaimed Queen's Beast series, which celebrates the ten heraldic guardians depicted on the Queen's coronation ceremony in 1953. This particular release features the Red Dragon of Wales, one of the most recognizable symbols in British heraldry.
Issued in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, the coin represents the standard bullion tier within the Queen's Beast lineup. Its weight, purity, and government backing place it squarely in the category of sovereign gold bullion, making it a coin that carries both numismatic appeal and the credibility of a nationally issued product.
The Queen's Beast series was introduced by The Royal Mint in 2016 as a tribute to the ten heraldic statues that flanked the entrance to Westminster Abbey during the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Each statue represented a guardian beast drawn from centuries of royal heraldry, and the coin series was designed to h
…The 2017 Queen's Beast Dragon is a 1 troy ounce gold coin struck by The Royal Mint of the United Kingdom, carrying a fineness of .9999 and legal tender status under the authority of the British Crown. It forms part of the acclaimed Queen's Beast series, which celebrates the ten heraldic guardians depicted on the Queen's coronation ceremony in 1953. This particular release features the Red Dragon of Wales, one of the most recognizable symbols in British heraldry.
Issued in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, the coin represents the standard bullion tier within the Queen's Beast lineup. Its weight, purity, and government backing place it squarely in the category of sovereign gold bullion, making it a coin that carries both numismatic appeal and the credibility of a nationally issued product.
The Queen's Beast series was introduced by The Royal Mint in 2016 as a tribute to the ten heraldic statues that flanked the entrance to Westminster Abbey during the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Each statue represented a guardian beast drawn from centuries of royal heraldry, and the coin series was designed to honor that tradition through contemporary precision minting.
The Red Dragon of Wales holds particular significance within British royal symbolism. Its roots trace back to the early legends of King Cadwaladr and were later incorporated into the Tudor dynasty's heraldic identity. By the time the Dragon appeared in the Queen's Beast series, it had centuries of association with both Welsh national identity and the British Crown behind it.
The Royal Mint itself has operated continuously for over 1,100 years, making it one of the oldest active minting institutions in the world. Its modern facility in Llantrisant, Wales, opened in 1968 and remains one of the most technologically advanced coin production centers operating today. The Queen's Beast series was one of the most ambitious bullion programs the Mint undertook in the modern era, and the Dragon release represents an early entry in a series that generated strong collector and investor interest worldwide.
The reverse of the Dragon coin was designed by sculptor Jody Clark, who also created the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II used across British coinage from 2015 onward. The central design features the heraldic Red Dragon of Wales in a powerful, rearing stance, surrounded by a shield bearing the Royal Arms. The composition is bold and detailed, with the dragon rendered with textured scales and confident linework that rewards close inspection. Surrounding the imagery are inscriptions identifying the coin's weight, purity, and the title "The Queen's Beast."
The obverse carries Jody Clark's fifth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which was introduced to British coinage in 2015. The portrait is right-facing and features the Queen in a crown and regal adornments, with inscriptions identifying her title and the coin's face value of 100 pounds. The obverse design maintains the classical restraint typical of Royal Mint sovereign coinage, offering a clear counterbalance to the dramatic energy of the reverse.
The Brilliant Uncirculated finish gives the coin a bright, reflective appearance with well-struck details and clean fields. Unlike the frosted mirrored surfaces of proof editions, the BU finish has a uniform brilliance across both the design elements and the flat areas of the coin, giving it a crisp, commercial quality that holds up well over time.
The Queen's Beast Dragon coin is struck to a purity of .9999 fine gold, meeting the highest purity standard used in modern bullion coinage. The Royal Mint's production process incorporates rigorous quality controls, and each coin is struck to precise dimensional specifications that allow for straightforward authentication through weight and diameter testing.
We carry this coin as part of our broader selection of sovereign gold issues sourced from reputable mints and established wholesale channels. Every product we handle is verified for authenticity, weight, and purity before it reaches a customer. As authorized dealers for both PCGS and NGC, we maintain a direct relationship with the leading third-party grading services in the numismatic industry, which further reinforces our ability to offer authenticated, professionally handled products across our catalog.
Brilliant Uncirculated denotes a coin that has been freshly struck and has not entered circulation. The surfaces are clean, the strike is sharp, and the design elements are fully rendered without wear. BU coins may show minor contact marks from the minting and handling process, which is expected at this tier and does not diminish the coin's status as an uncirculated piece.
Individual coins ship in a protective plastic flip to preserve surface integrity. A standard tube holds 10 coins and ships as a complete inner pack, while a full monster box contains 150 coins in sealed tube configuration. If you are purchasing in quantity, coins will be packaged according to the lot size ordered, with full tubes or boxes shipped intact wherever possible. Each packaging format is designed to maintain condition from fulfillment through delivery.
The price of this coin is tied directly to the live spot price of gold, with a premium applied above that figure to account for production costs, distribution, and the market demand specific to this product. The Queen's Beast series commands a premium above generic bullion rounds owing to its status as a government-issued sovereign coin, its recognized design quality, and the collector following the series has developed over time.
Premiums on earlier releases in the Queen's Beast series can vary meaningfully depending on available supply and secondary market activity. The Dragon, as one of the earliest coins in the series, has demonstrated consistent collector interest, which can influence the spread between spot and ask on any given day. Our pricing reflects real-time market conditions and is structured to remain transparent and consistent with how the coin actually trades in the broader market.
The Queen's Beast Dragon is a government-issued coin struck to .9999 fineness by one of the world's most recognized minting authorities. These characteristics make it widely acceptable across the global secondary market for gold bullion. Dealers, wholesalers, and private buyers familiar with the series will recognize the coin immediately based on its design, specifications, and issuing authority.
We operate a two-way market, meaning you can both purchase and sell precious metals within the same platform. Liquidity should be evaluated before a purchase is made, not only when it is time to sell. Displaying bid and ask pricing side by side on our product pages is part of that commitment to transparency, giving buyers a clearer picture of the complete transaction before they commit.
The Dragon stands out within the Queen's Beast series for its combination of striking visual design and the strong heraldic tradition it represents. For buyers who value the character and narrative behind a coin alongside its metal content, this release offers something more than a generic bullion alternative. The Red Dragon's cultural weight within British and Welsh history gives the coin a distinctiveness that purely utilitarian bullion products do not carry.
As a 1 troy ounce coin struck to .9999 purity and issued by The Royal Mint, it meets the highest standards of production and purity in the sovereign bullion category. It is eligible for inclusion in certain self-directed precious metals IRAs, and its standard 1 oz format keeps it straightforward to price, handle, and trade. For collectors building the full Queen's Beast set, the Dragon represents an important and early entry in the series that becomes harder to source as the years pass.
We have been operating in the physical precious metals market since 2010, and our approach has always centered on transparency rather than pressure. Every pricing structure, product listing, and customer interaction is designed to give buyers the information they need to make confident, informed decisions. Our A rating with the Better Business Bureau reflects a consistent record of reliable fulfillment and honest dealing across more than a decade of business.
Our membership in both the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association reflects our commitment to professional standards across both the numismatic and bullion sides of the market. As authorized dealers for PCGS and NGC, we maintain direct relationships with the industry's leading authentication services. Whether you are buying a single coin or building a larger position, you can expect transparent pricing, secure fulfillment, and access to a two-way marketplace that allows you to buy and sell within the same ecosystem.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing on products including sovereign gold coins like the Queen's Beast Dragon. Rather than relying on static retail price displays, Pro members see real-time pricing that reflects actual wholesale market conditions, along with portfolio valuation based on current wholesale bid levels. This provides a more accurate picture of what your holdings are worth at any given moment.
The platform also includes proprietary research and comparison tools that allow members to evaluate premiums, bid/ask spreads, liquidity characteristics, and historical pricing trends across individual products. For a coin like the Dragon, where secondary market dynamics and series-specific demand can influence premiums meaningfully, having access to objective, data-driven pricing information makes for a more informed buying and selling experience.
We support a wide range of payment methods to make the buying and selling process as straightforward as possible. Accepted options include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, bank-connected payments through Plaid, wire transfer, paper check, and cryptocurrency payments through BitPay. Each method is supported through a secure transaction environment designed to protect your information and give you confidence at every step of the purchase process.
Product ID: BST-00101472FC
| Year | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Precious Metal Type | Gold |
| Bullion Coin Type | Queen's Beasts |
| Format | Coin |
| Country of Origin | Great Britain |
| Brand/Mint | The Royal Mint |
| Purity | 0.9999 |
| Weight | 1 oz |
| Diameter (mm) | 32.69 mm |
| Inner Pack (Quantity) | 10 |
| Outer Pack (Quantity) | 100 |
| Grade | BU |
The 2017 Queen's Beast Dragon is a 1 troy ounce gold coin struck by The Royal Mint of the United Kingdom, carrying a fineness of .9999 and legal tender status under the authority of the British Crown. It forms part of the acclaimed Queen's Beast series, which celebrates the ten heraldic guardians depicted on the Queen's coronation ceremony in 1953. This particular release features the Red Dragon of Wales, one of the most recognizable symbols in British heraldry.
Issued in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, the coin represents the standard bullion tier within the Queen's Beast lineup. Its weight, purity, and government backing place it squarely in the category of sovereign gold bullion, making it a coin that carries both numismatic appeal and the credibility of a nationally issued product.
The Queen's Beast series was introduced by The Royal Mint in 2016 as a tribute to the ten heraldic statues that flanked the entrance to Westminster Abbey during the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Each statue represented a guardian beast drawn from centuries of royal heraldry, and the coin series was designed to h
…The 2017 Queen's Beast Dragon is a 1 troy ounce gold coin struck by The Royal Mint of the United Kingdom, carrying a fineness of .9999 and legal tender status under the authority of the British Crown. It forms part of the acclaimed Queen's Beast series, which celebrates the ten heraldic guardians depicted on the Queen's coronation ceremony in 1953. This particular release features the Red Dragon of Wales, one of the most recognizable symbols in British heraldry.
Issued in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, the coin represents the standard bullion tier within the Queen's Beast lineup. Its weight, purity, and government backing place it squarely in the category of sovereign gold bullion, making it a coin that carries both numismatic appeal and the credibility of a nationally issued product.
The Queen's Beast series was introduced by The Royal Mint in 2016 as a tribute to the ten heraldic statues that flanked the entrance to Westminster Abbey during the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Each statue represented a guardian beast drawn from centuries of royal heraldry, and the coin series was designed to honor that tradition through contemporary precision minting.
The Red Dragon of Wales holds particular significance within British royal symbolism. Its roots trace back to the early legends of King Cadwaladr and were later incorporated into the Tudor dynasty's heraldic identity. By the time the Dragon appeared in the Queen's Beast series, it had centuries of association with both Welsh national identity and the British Crown behind it.
The Royal Mint itself has operated continuously for over 1,100 years, making it one of the oldest active minting institutions in the world. Its modern facility in Llantrisant, Wales, opened in 1968 and remains one of the most technologically advanced coin production centers operating today. The Queen's Beast series was one of the most ambitious bullion programs the Mint undertook in the modern era, and the Dragon release represents an early entry in a series that generated strong collector and investor interest worldwide.
The reverse of the Dragon coin was designed by sculptor Jody Clark, who also created the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II used across British coinage from 2015 onward. The central design features the heraldic Red Dragon of Wales in a powerful, rearing stance, surrounded by a shield bearing the Royal Arms. The composition is bold and detailed, with the dragon rendered with textured scales and confident linework that rewards close inspection. Surrounding the imagery are inscriptions identifying the coin's weight, purity, and the title "The Queen's Beast."
The obverse carries Jody Clark's fifth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which was introduced to British coinage in 2015. The portrait is right-facing and features the Queen in a crown and regal adornments, with inscriptions identifying her title and the coin's face value of 100 pounds. The obverse design maintains the classical restraint typical of Royal Mint sovereign coinage, offering a clear counterbalance to the dramatic energy of the reverse.
The Brilliant Uncirculated finish gives the coin a bright, reflective appearance with well-struck details and clean fields. Unlike the frosted mirrored surfaces of proof editions, the BU finish has a uniform brilliance across both the design elements and the flat areas of the coin, giving it a crisp, commercial quality that holds up well over time.
The Queen's Beast Dragon coin is struck to a purity of .9999 fine gold, meeting the highest purity standard used in modern bullion coinage. The Royal Mint's production process incorporates rigorous quality controls, and each coin is struck to precise dimensional specifications that allow for straightforward authentication through weight and diameter testing.
We carry this coin as part of our broader selection of sovereign gold issues sourced from reputable mints and established wholesale channels. Every product we handle is verified for authenticity, weight, and purity before it reaches a customer. As authorized dealers for both PCGS and NGC, we maintain a direct relationship with the leading third-party grading services in the numismatic industry, which further reinforces our ability to offer authenticated, professionally handled products across our catalog.
Brilliant Uncirculated denotes a coin that has been freshly struck and has not entered circulation. The surfaces are clean, the strike is sharp, and the design elements are fully rendered without wear. BU coins may show minor contact marks from the minting and handling process, which is expected at this tier and does not diminish the coin's status as an uncirculated piece.
Individual coins ship in a protective plastic flip to preserve surface integrity. A standard tube holds 10 coins and ships as a complete inner pack, while a full monster box contains 150 coins in sealed tube configuration. If you are purchasing in quantity, coins will be packaged according to the lot size ordered, with full tubes or boxes shipped intact wherever possible. Each packaging format is designed to maintain condition from fulfillment through delivery.
The price of this coin is tied directly to the live spot price of gold, with a premium applied above that figure to account for production costs, distribution, and the market demand specific to this product. The Queen's Beast series commands a premium above generic bullion rounds owing to its status as a government-issued sovereign coin, its recognized design quality, and the collector following the series has developed over time.
Premiums on earlier releases in the Queen's Beast series can vary meaningfully depending on available supply and secondary market activity. The Dragon, as one of the earliest coins in the series, has demonstrated consistent collector interest, which can influence the spread between spot and ask on any given day. Our pricing reflects real-time market conditions and is structured to remain transparent and consistent with how the coin actually trades in the broader market.
The Queen's Beast Dragon is a government-issued coin struck to .9999 fineness by one of the world's most recognized minting authorities. These characteristics make it widely acceptable across the global secondary market for gold bullion. Dealers, wholesalers, and private buyers familiar with the series will recognize the coin immediately based on its design, specifications, and issuing authority.
We operate a two-way market, meaning you can both purchase and sell precious metals within the same platform. Liquidity should be evaluated before a purchase is made, not only when it is time to sell. Displaying bid and ask pricing side by side on our product pages is part of that commitment to transparency, giving buyers a clearer picture of the complete transaction before they commit.
The Dragon stands out within the Queen's Beast series for its combination of striking visual design and the strong heraldic tradition it represents. For buyers who value the character and narrative behind a coin alongside its metal content, this release offers something more than a generic bullion alternative. The Red Dragon's cultural weight within British and Welsh history gives the coin a distinctiveness that purely utilitarian bullion products do not carry.
As a 1 troy ounce coin struck to .9999 purity and issued by The Royal Mint, it meets the highest standards of production and purity in the sovereign bullion category. It is eligible for inclusion in certain self-directed precious metals IRAs, and its standard 1 oz format keeps it straightforward to price, handle, and trade. For collectors building the full Queen's Beast set, the Dragon represents an important and early entry in the series that becomes harder to source as the years pass.
We have been operating in the physical precious metals market since 2010, and our approach has always centered on transparency rather than pressure. Every pricing structure, product listing, and customer interaction is designed to give buyers the information they need to make confident, informed decisions. Our A rating with the Better Business Bureau reflects a consistent record of reliable fulfillment and honest dealing across more than a decade of business.
Our membership in both the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association reflects our commitment to professional standards across both the numismatic and bullion sides of the market. As authorized dealers for PCGS and NGC, we maintain direct relationships with the industry's leading authentication services. Whether you are buying a single coin or building a larger position, you can expect transparent pricing, secure fulfillment, and access to a two-way marketplace that allows you to buy and sell within the same ecosystem.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing on products including sovereign gold coins like the Queen's Beast Dragon. Rather than relying on static retail price displays, Pro members see real-time pricing that reflects actual wholesale market conditions, along with portfolio valuation based on current wholesale bid levels. This provides a more accurate picture of what your holdings are worth at any given moment.
The platform also includes proprietary research and comparison tools that allow members to evaluate premiums, bid/ask spreads, liquidity characteristics, and historical pricing trends across individual products. For a coin like the Dragon, where secondary market dynamics and series-specific demand can influence premiums meaningfully, having access to objective, data-driven pricing information makes for a more informed buying and selling experience.
We support a wide range of payment methods to make the buying and selling process as straightforward as possible. Accepted options include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, bank-connected payments through Plaid, wire transfer, paper check, and cryptocurrency payments through BitPay. Each method is supported through a secure transaction environment designed to protect your information and give you confidence at every step of the purchase process.
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