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2026 St George and the Dragon 1oz Gold Coin
- Manufactured by The Royal Mint (UK)
- 24ct Produced to 999.9 fineness
- Weighing 31.1035 g
- Capital Gains and VAT exempt
- Free, fully insured UK delivery
Description
- Contains 31.1035 g fine gold
- .9999 (24 carat) fineness
- St George and the Dragon series, £100 face value
- Struck by The Royal Mint (UK)
- CGT free & VAT free
- Stored and dispatched fully insured from our UK vault
Order your 2026 St George and the Dragon 1oz Gold Coin today. Struck in 24-carat gold by The Royal Mint, this coin celebrates one of Britain's most iconic legends and continues the acclaimed St George and the Dragon Bullion Collection. As official UK legal tender, it combines exceptional craftsmanship with a timeless British design.
Why Choose the 2026 St George and the Dragon 1oz Gold Coin?
The legend of St George defeating the Dragon has appeared on British coinage for centuries and remains one of the nation's most recognised symbols of courage and triumph. The 2026 release features a striking new interpretation of this historic scene by acclaimed designer Sandra Deiana, bringing a fresh perspective to a classic motif.
Each coin is struck in 1 troy ounce of 999.9 fine gold to The Royal Mint's bullion standard and carries a face value of £100. The obverse features the official portrait of His Majesty King Charles III, while the reverse showcases the dynamic depiction of St George battling the Dragon, enhanced with modern security elements and an inscription inspired by the historic George noble of 1526.
As the third release in the St George and the Dragon Bullion Collection, this coin honours the 500th anniversary of St George first appearing on an English coin, making it a significant addition to this modern Royal Mint series.
As a UK legal tender coin, the 2026 St George and the Dragon 1oz Gold Coin is exempt from Capital Gains Tax (CGT) for UK residents.
Key Benefits:
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24-carat gold (999.9 fineness)
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Contains 1 troy ounce of pure gold
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Produced by The Royal Mint
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Features a new St George and the Dragon design by Sandra Deiana
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Includes enhanced security features and historic inscription
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British legal tender and CGT exempt in the UK
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VAT free in the UK
Brief History of St George and the Dragon
The story of St George and the Dragon has symbolised bravery and the triumph of good over evil for generations. The image first appeared on English coinage in 1526 on the George noble, establishing one of the most enduring designs in British numismatic history. The Royal Mint's modern collection pays tribute to this remarkable heritage while presenting the legendary tale through contemporary artistry and world-class minting standards.
Specification
- Category
- Gold Coins
- Series
- St George and the Dragon
- Mint or refiner
- The Royal Mint (UK)
- Denomination
- £100
- Size
- 1 oz
- Purity
- .9999 (24 carat)
- Precious metal content
- 31.1035 g fine gold
- Tax status
- CGT exempt (UK legal tender) · VAT exempt (investment gold)
Delivery and returns
Every order is dispatched from our UK vault fully insured to the value of the metal, in discreet, unbranded packaging. Delivery is free on all UK orders and requires a signature on arrival.
Orders are released once payment has cleared. Bank transfer is the fastest route for larger purchases — contact us before sending funds so we can hold the price while the transfer settles.
Storage
Prefer not to take delivery? We can hold your metal in fully insured, segregated storage at our UK vault, held in your name and available for delivery or sale back to us whenever you choose.
Selling back to us
We buy back the metal we sell at 98% of the live spot price, published on the site rather than negotiated on a call, so you can see what an exit is worth before you buy.
Metal held in our vault can be sold back without ever being shipped. If you hold it yourself, transit is insured in both directions.