2026 Tudor Beasts 'Royal Dragon' 1 oz Gold Bullion Coin

The 2026 Royal Dragon 1 oz Gold Bullion Coin is part of the ninth bullion release in The Royal Mint's fan-favourite 'Tudor Beasts' series. Minted from 1 troy ounce of 999.9 Fine Gold and exempt from both VAT and capital gains tax, this bullion is perfect for investors and collectors of the Tudor Beasts range.

This coin showcases a reverse from sculptor and illustrator, David Lawrence, in collaboration with the Historic Royal Palaces, of a fearsome interpretation of the Hampton Court Palace dragon statue, of which the beast is seen grasping a shield adorned with royal heraldry atop of a micro-detail surface animation security feature.

• Fineness: 999.9 Fine Gold / 24 carat
• Total Metal Weight: 1 troy ounce 
• Tax status: Exempt from Capital Gains Tax & VAT
• Item Weight: 31.21g
• Diameter: 32.69mm

You may also be interested in our full range of 2026 Royal Dragon coins or our complete Tudor Beasts coin range.

Royal Mint Official Partner

Chards is an official partner of The Royal Mint. Our 2024 Tudor Dragon coin range, among other Royal Mint products, are sourced directly from the mint's headquarters in Llantrisant, Wales.

What is the Royal Tudor Dragon?

The Royal Dragon is among the heraldic beasts linked with the House of Tudor, symbolising strength, bravery, and potentially the authority of the family's dynasty.

In 1485, Henry VII employed a red dragon against a backdrop of white and green as his emblem, which appeared on his flag during his invasion of England. Over 300 years later the modern flag of Wales adopted the red dragon on the green backdrop as the Royal Badge of Wales.

What are Tudor Beasts?

The Tudor Beasts (also known as the King's Beasts) are a series of heraldic statues, which flank the moat bridge at Hampton Court Palace. The ten statues represent King Henry VIII's Tudor ancestry and his marriage to his third wife, Jane Seymour. 

What is Bullion?

Bullion refers 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 proof and uncirculated products, that may have a value above the intrinsic price. 

More information can be found on our blog page, What is Bullion?

What Is Capital Gains Tax?

Capital 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 £3,000 per annum per individual, which implies that one can earn up to £3,000 from the sale of assets prior to being subject to CGT.

For UK residents, bullion coins which are UK legal tender pound sterling coins are exempt from capital gains tax (CGT).

The obverse features the uncrowned coinage portrait of King Charles III designed by Martin Jennings. The inscription reads:

CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 100 POUNDS ·

The reverse side features an interpretation of the Hampton Court Palace Royal Dragon, designed by David Lawrence. The beast is depicted holding a shield bearing the royal heraldry of three lions and fleur-de-lis, a quartered combination of emblems first seen under Kind Edward III.