Tudor Beast 2026 The Royal Dragon 1oz Gold Coin Graded from MS68+

Introducing the 2026 Royal Tudor Beasts The Royal Dragon 1oz Gold Coin – Graded MS68+ by NGC for Exceptional Quality and Historic Significance

The 2026 The Royal Dragon 1oz Gold Coin is the ninth release in The Royal Mint’s celebrated Royal Tudor Beasts collection, honouring the ten heraldic beasts that guard the Moat Bridge of Hampton Court Palace and represent the lineage of Henry VIII and his third wife, Jane Seymour. Graded MS68+ by NGC, this coin sits in the upper tier of condition, with strong visual appeal, well-defined strike, and nearly flawless surfaces — ideal for both collectors and investors seeking premium-grade gold.

The Royal Dragon symbolises power, courage and the Tudor dynasty’s regal Welsh ancestry, having been adopted as a royal emblem after Henry VII’s victory over Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485. Standing on the Moat Bridge at Hampton Court Palace, the beast supports a shield bearing the arms of France modern and England quarterly, its fiery tongue raised in challenge at anyone questioning the legitimacy of the king who commissioned it. The coin’s reverse design, reimagined by David Lawrence, presents that legendary Celtic beast clutching a quartered heraldic shield, set against a chain mail background with innovative surface animation technology for added visual depth and security.

Struck in 1 troy ounce of 999.9 fine gold, the Royal Dragon offers exceptional purity, a commanding design, and a CGT-exempt status for UK investors. The obverse bears the definitive portrait of King Charles III by Martin Jennings, affirming its legal tender status and enduring connection to the British Crown.

• Mintage: Unlimited (Bullion Issue)
• Brand: The Royal Mint
• Gold Purity: 999.9