{"product_id":"great-britain-royal-tudor-beasts-2026-2-royal-dragon-1oz-silver-proof-coin","title":"Great Britain Royal Tudor Beasts 2026 £2 Royal Dragon 1oz Silver Proof Coin","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eSure to be sought after worldwide, the Royal Tudor Beasts 2026 £2 Royal Dragon 1oz Silver Proof Coin is the last issue of the much-admired Tudor Beasts Coin Series!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eThe Tudor Beasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eBuilt in the early 16\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eHampton Court Palace was given to King Henry VIII \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eby Cardinal Wolsey, who hoped the gift might save him from the executioner’s blade. After marrying Jane Seymour in 1536, Henry adorned the entrance to the palace with statues of heraldic beasts in honour of his new Queen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eIncluding the White Lion of Mortimer, the Black Bull of Clarence and the Seymour Unicorn, the Tudor Beasts statues represent an inspired concept for a coin series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eThe Royal Dragon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eStanding proudly on the Moat Bridge, poised to safeguard the palace, the Royal Dragon was among the most impressive of the Tudor Beasts. A symbol of strength and courage, the Dragon represents Henry’s Welsh ancestry. The dragon was originally adopted as an emblem by Henry’s great-grandfather, Owen Tudor, establishing a lineage back to 7\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century Welsh royalty. The founder of the Tudor Dynasty, King Henry VII employed a red dragon as his emblem after victory over Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eStruck from pure 99.9% silver! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eA superb tribute, this spellbinding coin from Britain’s Royal Mint is struck to the finest Proof quality from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver. Capturing the heraldic power of the Royal Dragon perfectly, the reverse is the work of acclaimed artist David Lawrence. Official British legal tender, Martin Jennings’ official portrait of King Charles III adorns the obverse. A fine presentation, each coin is accompanied by packaging that explores the history of the Royal Dragon, providing a captivating glimpse into Tudor heraldry and royal tradition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eStrictly limited edition – order now! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003eThe limited edition of the 2026 £2 Royal Dragon 1oz Silver Proof has been set at a mere 2,500. With our allocation tiny, and a sell-out expected, you must not ignore this opportunity. Click add to cart now!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49095748845876,"sku":"42145","price":448.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/42145-0.jpg?v=1776397240","url":"https:\/\/www.downies.com\/products\/great-britain-royal-tudor-beasts-2026-2-royal-dragon-1oz-silver-proof-coin","provider":"Downies Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}