{"product_id":"2026-st-george-and-the-dragon-1-oz-gold-bullion-coin","title":"2026 'St George and the Dragon' 1 oz Gold Bullion Coin","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tw-mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe third release in The Royal Mint's 'St George and the Dragon' series marks the 500th anniversary of the original 1526 George Noble coin, the first English coin to feature a depiction of the patron saint on the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot just a commemorative piece, the 2026 St George and the Dragon Gold bullion coin is exempt from both VAT and Capital Gains Tax, making it a fantastic investment coin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a new interpretation of St George battling the mythical creature by coin designer Sandra Deiana, the 2026 coin pays homage to the original coin in brilliant detail, making use of modern-day coin manufacturing with a micro-text security feature and inscription of the original Latin border which translates to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mind, dedicated to such a sign, could not be swayed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFineness: 999.9 Fine Gold \/ 24 Carat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Metal Weight: 1 troy ounce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem Weight: 31.21 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 32.69mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Bullion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresentation: Loose coin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTax Status: VAT free and Capital Gains Tax exempt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for the same design at a more affordable price? The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chards.co.uk\/2026-St-George-and-the-Dragon-1-oz-Silver-Bullion-Coin\/22951\"\u003e1 ounce silver variant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a great choice whether you're beginning your investment journey or adding to your silver stack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLegacy of St George\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt George is a legendary figure whose deeds led to his veneration as a Christian saint. Most famously he is known for the legend of slaying a dragon to save a princess and her town, showing triumph of good over evil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Cappadocia (a historical region of what is now Turkey), he was a Roman soldier and member of the Praetorian Guard under emperor Diocletian. He died as a martyr, standing up against the diocletianic persecution of Christians, which led to his death around AD 303.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 14th century, he became the patron saint of England. His symbol, a red cross on a white background stands for bravery and chivalry and is seen in vexillology around the world including the country flags of England and Georgia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Bullion?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chards.co.uk\/guides\/what-is-bullion\/213\"\u003eBullion\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erefers to precious metals like gold and silver, valued primarily for their weight and purity. It’s typically bought as coins or bars and traded close to its intrinsic metal value. This is irrespective of the coin's condition, unlike\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chards.co.uk\/guides\/what-are-proof-brilliant-uncirculated-and-uncirculated-coins\/175\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eproof and uncirculated products\u003c\/a\u003e, that may have a value above the intrinsic price. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is Capital Gains Tax?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapital Gains Tax (CGT) is a form of levies imposed on the profit garnered from the sale of assets, such as real estate, investments, and collectibles. In the United Kingdom, the present CGT allowance is\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e£3,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eper annum\u003c\/strong\u003e per individual, which implies that one can earn up to \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e£3,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom the sale of assets prior to being subject to CGT. You can view our full range of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chards.co.uk\/category\/buy-coins\/a\/gold\/cgt-exempt\"\u003eCGT Exempt Gold bullion\u003c\/a\u003e available with fully insured delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor UK residents, bullion coins which are UK legal tender pound sterling coins are exempt from capital gains tax (CGT).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoyal Mint Official Partner\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChards is an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Royal Mint: Our Official Partner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chards.co.uk\/guides\/the-royal-mint-our-official-partner\/1236\"\u003eofficial partner of The Royal Mint\u003c\/a\u003e. Newly minted Royal Mint products, are sourced directly from their mint headquarters in Llantrisant, Wales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eObverse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe obverse features the uncrowned portrait of His Majesty King Charles III, designed by Martin Jennings, framed by the following text:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 100 POUNDS ·\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReverse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse features a reinterpretation of the original George Noble from renowned coin designer Sandra Deiana, with an armoured St George on horseback battling a floored dragon with his spear. The image is framed by the following text:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTALI DICATA SIGNO MENS FLVCTVARI NEQVIT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-grid tw-grid-cols-2 tw-gap-x-16 tw-gap-y-6 tw-pt-4 sm:tw-pb-3.5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-col-span-2 sm:tw-col-span-1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"IRISH BULLION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53887240569169,"sku":null,"price":3505.91,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/8973\/4993\/files\/imgi_90_2026-st-george-and-the-dragon-1-oz-gold-bullion-coin-reverse.jpg?v=1779909320","url":"https:\/\/irishmint.co.uk\/products\/2026-st-george-and-the-dragon-1-oz-gold-bullion-coin","provider":"IRISH BULLION","version":"1.0","type":"link"}