1 oz Silver Coin - 2021 St. George Valiant - Royal Mint

The British Silver Valiant

Is one of many new silver coins for sale from the Royal Mint of England to debut in recent years. The coin features a modern depiction of St. George as he slays the dragon, one of the central mythical tales of Medieval Britain. Now, 2021 1 oz British Silver Valiant Coins are available to you for purchase online from JM Bullion.

• Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse.

• George slaying the dragon on horseback on the reverse.

The legend of St. George

The legend of St. George is a popular one in Britain, but its roots actually date back nearly 1,000 years before the first tales of his exploits reached the shores of Britain. Stories of George slaying a dragon first appeared in Britain during the Middle Ages. In the 12th century, the first stories of St. George slaying a dragon began to circulate in England.

However, this was some 800-plus years after Georges death. The earliest depictions of a figure slaying a serpent-like beast originated in what is now northern Macedonia in Eastern Europe and those works of art first appeared in the 5th century. The tale was adapted and changed to fit the narrative of various different cultures throughout Eastern and Western Europe in the subsequent centuries, with Western Christian crusaders bringing the story back from the various Crusades in the Middle East.

Queen Elizabeth II is on the obverse field of the 2021 1 oz British Silver Valiant Coins. Her Majesty has featured on the obverse of British coinage since her reign officially began in 1952. The design currently in use on British coins comes from Jody Clark and is recognized as the fifth-generation effigy. It depicts the Queen in right-profile relief with the George IV State Diadem Crown, a piece of the Crown Jewels commissioned in 1820 during the first year of King George IVs reign.

St. George is depicted on horseback as he slays the dragon in the reverse design of 2021 British Silver Valiant Coins. George is often credited in tales with slaying a dragon that was terrorizing humanity. It is believed that the legend of St. George began to circulate in England among the soldiers who had accompanied King Richard I to the Holy Land during the Crusades of the late 12th century.

The Royal Mint

The Royal Mint is the official mint of the United Kingdom, and has a rich history spanning over 1,100 years. The Mint offers unique and innovate product to celebrate traditions, moments, and offers a wide variety of collectible and investment coins. They are well-known for their flagship Britannia products, and also produce coinage for the United Kingdom. The Royal Mint also produces themed bullion series, such as the Queen's Beast, the British Music Legends, and this new Myths and Legends series.

Authentic Feature

Features including a latent image, surface animation, tincture lines, and micro text have been included into the design for added security.

Presentation & Mintage

This 1oz Silver Bullion Coin is presented in an individual protective acrylic capsule. Each bullion product comes with a complementary bullion bag.

Mintage/ Released Year 2021.

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