2023 St George and the Dragon Silver Proof £5 Coin Cover

Brand-new limited-edition silver proof £5 coin cover issued to celebrate one of the world’s most famous legends - St George and the Dragon

The St. George and the Dragon design on UK coins holds significant cultural and historical importance as a symbol of national identity, courage and heritage. It represents the patron saint of England and portrays the timeless tale of bravery, triumph over adversity, and the country's rich cultural legacy. This historic image has been synonymous with British coinage for hundreds of years and to celebrate this legend, a limited-edition coin cover has rightly been issued.

The cover’s centrepiece features a brand-new £5 coin expertly struck in 28.28-grams of 925/1000 sterling silver to the very highest proof finish. Fully approved by Buckingham Palace, the coin’s reverse design features a one-year-only dramatic new interpretation of St George slaying the Dragon. Displaying incredible detail and clarity, St George is on horseback wearing a cape and centurion's helmet, poised with a spear ready to slay the ferocious dragon who lies helpless on the ground. Meanwhile, on the obverse is an official portrait of Charles III by renowned engraver Jody Clark, well-known for designing the UK’s fifth and final official coinage portrait of the Queen. Bearing a superb likeness, the effigy depicts the monarch facing left, the opposite direction to his mother, as is tradition.

To perfectly complement the silver proof £5 coin, the cover includes the very first UK definitive stamp to feature the effigy of King Charles III. The stamp has been postmarked on St George’s Day – 23rd April 2023, using a specially designed handstamp, which sets in stone the very low worldwide edition limit of only 199 covers.

The significant collector demand for all coinage featuring the legendary St George and the Dragon design and the low worldwide edition limit are two key reasons why the cover is in very high demand. With limited numbers available and a sell-out expected, a swift response is highly recommended.

Key Issue Information:

• Stunning, limited-edition silver proof £5 coin cover issued to celebrate the legend of St George and the Dragon
• Includes a brand-new £5 coin expertly struck in 28.28 grams of 925/1000 sterling silver to the highest proof finish featuring a never-before-seen depiction of St George slaying the dragon
• Includes the very first UK definitive stamp to feature the effigy of King Charles III postmarked on St Georges Day – 24th April 2023
• Very low edition limit of only 199 covers and it is expected to sell out extremely quickly!
• Housed in a Deluxe Presentation Folder with Certificate