2026 Royal Dragon 1oz Gold Bullion Coin (Royal Tudor Beasts)
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About this product
The 2026 Royal Dragon 1oz Gold Coin is the ninth release in The Royal Mint's Royal Tudor Beasts bullion range. It contains 1 troy ounce (31.1 grams) of 999.9 fine gold (99.99% pure), with David Lawrence's design of the Royal Dragon on the reverse.
As UK legal tender, it's exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents. As investment gold, it's also free from VAT. Our team tests and checks every pre-owned coin before it's sold.
Read more2026 Royal Dragon 1oz Gold Coin Specification
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MaterialGold -
BrandThe Royal Mint -
SeriesTudor Beasts -
MonarchKing Charles III -
Denomination / Size1 Ounce -
CountryUnited Kingdom -
VAT StatusExempt -
CGT StatusExempt
Product Description
Along the Moat Bridge at Hampton Court Palace, ten stone beasts represent the royal ancestry of Henry VIII and his third wife, Jane Seymour. They inspired The Royal Mint's Royal Tudor Beasts collection, and the ninth release features the Royal Dragon.
About the Royal Dragon
The Royal Dragon became a key Tudor symbol after Henry VII defeated the House of York at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485. It represents the dynasty's Welsh roots.
It stands on the right-hand side of the Moat Bridge and holds a shield bearing the royal arms of France and England.
Its body looks like a four-legged serpent or lizard, with wings like a bat and a fiery tongue.
The design
David Lawrence's reverse design is inspired by the Royal Dragon statue at Hampton Court Palace. The background reflects the grandeur of the Tudor period and includes surface animation, an extra security feature.
The obverse shows the official coinage portrait of King Charles III by Martin Jennings, with the £100 face value. The Royal Dragon followed the Queen's Lion in 2026, ahead of the final release, the Seymour Panther.
2026 Royal Dragon 1oz Gold specifications
- Fine gold content: 1 troy ounce (31.1 grams)
- Purity: 999.9 fine gold (99.99% pure)
- Weight: 31.21g
- Diameter: 32.69mm
- Face value: £100
- Mint: The Royal Mint
Condition
Every coin in this listing has had a previous owner, so you may see light handling marks. That's normal for bullion coins and has no effect on the gold content.
Packaging
We send this coin in a protective coin flip to keep it in good condition.
It's a straightforward way to own 1 troy ounce of fine gold, with a design that ties it to one of England's great royal dynasties.
Delivery Information
Your order goes out by Royal Mail Special Delivery. It's fully insured and tracked every step of the way.
Order before 1pm, Monday to Friday, and we'll aim to dispatch it that same day, subject to stock. Pre-owned stock moves quickly, and we test every coin before it leaves us.
Rather collect? Choose Click & Collect at checkout to save on postage. We'll keep your order at our Royal Wootton Bassett branch and email you when it's ready. Please bring official photo ID, such as a passport or driving licence.
Payment is by UK debit card or bank transfer. We don't take credit cards. On larger orders, we may contact you to arrange a bank transfer before dispatch.
We only supply customers in the UK.
Investing Information
No VAT to pay
Gold coins like this one, struck in 999.9 fine gold, count as investment gold in the UK. Investment gold is exempt from VAT.
Capital Gains Tax
This coin is UK legal tender, so UK residents pay no Capital Gains Tax on any profit when they sell. That can be useful as a holding grows.
Easy to recognise
As a Royal Mint bullion coin, the Royal Dragon is familiar to UK bullion dealers, which helps when it's time to sell.
Our advice policy
We're glad to explain how VAT and tax apply to this coin, but we can't give personal financial advice. Do your own research first, and get professional guidance if you need it.
Product Specification
Attribute
Detail
Coin
Royal Dragon 1oz Gold
Series
The Royal Tudor Beasts
Release
Ninth of ten
Year
2026
Type
Pre-Owned / Secondary Market
Fine Gold Content
1 troy ounce (31.1 grams)
Fineness
999.9 fine gold (99.99% pure)
Weight
31.21 grams
Diameter
32.69 mm
Face Value
£100 GBP
Reverse Designer
David Lawrence
Obverse Designer
Martin Jennings
Monarch
King Charles III
Security Feature
Surface animation in the reverse background
VAT Status
Exempt (investment gold)
CGT Status
Exempt
Mint
The Royal Mint
Condition
Pre-owned
Packaging
Protective coin flip
Denomination Information
Where the collection came from
The Royal Tudor Beasts is a bullion collection from The Royal Mint, inspired by the heraldic statues that guard the Moat Bridge at Hampton Court Palace. The beasts represent the royal ancestry of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour.
Ten releases
The series ran from 2022 to 2026, with ten releases in all. The Lion of England came first and the Seymour Panther came last.
The sizes
Each beast appears on five bullion coins: 1oz and 1/4oz in gold, 2oz and 10oz in silver, and 1oz in platinum.
A security feature
Every coin has surface animation in the reverse background, an extra security feature.
About Us
Every pre-owned coin we sell is tested and checked by our own team before it goes on sale. If we can't verify it, we don't sell it.
We've dealt in precious metals since 2008, and our testing equipment means you get exactly the coin you ordered.
Why customers buy from us:
- Clear, competitive prices
- Fully insured Royal Mail delivery across the UK
- Collection in person from our Royal Wootton Bassett office (bring photo ID and proof of address)
Our reviews on Trustpilot, Google and FreeIndex reflect the service we give. We can't offer personal financial advice, but our team is always happy to answer questions about our products or ordering.
Your questions answered
We've compiled a list of our most frequently asked questions. If there's something we haven't covered, please call us & we'll be happy to help. Read all FAQs.
We send it in a protective coin flip, which guards the coin's surfaces against scratches and handling marks.
Orders placed before 1pm, Monday to Friday, are normally dispatched the same day if the coin is in stock. We use Royal Mail Special Delivery, which is insured and tracked.
We take UK debit cards and bank transfers. Credit cards, Amex and business payment cards aren't accepted.
It is. Order online and choose Click & Collect to collect from our Royal Wootton Bassett branch and save on postage. We can't serve walk-in buyers, for security and stock reasons. We'll email you when your order is ready, and you'll need official photo ID. We take UK debit cards and bank transfers only.
Not if you're a UK resident. The coin is UK legal tender, with a £100 face value, so any gain is free from Capital Gains Tax.
It's the ninth of ten releases in The Royal Mint's Royal Tudor Beasts bullion collection. The Royal Dragon followed the Queen's Lion in 2026, ahead of the final release, the Seymour Panther.
It contains 1 troy ounce (31.1 grams) of 999.9 fine gold (99.99% pure). As of 10th November 2026, that gold is worth £3,019.47 at the live market price. The selling price includes a premium on top of the metal value.
You won't pay VAT on it. As a 999.9 fine gold coin, it qualifies as investment gold and is exempt from VAT in the UK.
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