In 2024, to continue the Great Engravers of the United Kingdom, the Royal Mint released the seventh coin in the special Limited Issue Great Engravers Collection Benedetto Pistrucci St George and the Dragon £200 Two Hundred Pound Gold Matte Proof Coin struck in solid Fine 999.9 Gold weighing two ounces of pure Gold.
The reverse designed by Benedetto Pistrucci features St George Slaying the Dragon while the obverse depicts the First Portrait of His Majesty King Charles III by Martin Jennings and a raised edge inscription of "DECUS ET TUTAMEN * ANNO REGNI II ". These legal tender coins have been struck to matte proof quality using specially prepared dies and blanks.
A Limited Edition Presentation of only 195 Coins Worldwide
Seventh Release in the Great Engravers Coin Collection
Finished to Royal Mint's Matte Proof Quality
Struck in Solid Fine 999.9 Gold Weighing Two-Ounces of Pure Gold
Celebrate one of the greatest artists to have ever worked on British coinage
Paying tribute to the 1818 Crown, a work of superlative engraving skill
Features a reverse design of St George and the Dragon by revered designer Benedetto Pistrucci
