Valiant coins are silver bullion coins from The Royal Mint. They show St George, England's patron saint, slaying the dragon. The series ran from 2018 to 2021, in 1oz and 10oz sizes.
Every Valiant coin is struck in 999.9 fine silver (99.99% pure), and they're UK legal tender. That makes them free from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents.
You'll find our full range of Valiant coins below.
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The Royal Mint launched the Valiant bullion coin in 2018. It was made with overseas investors in mind, especially in the USA.
The name reflects the bravery of St George. Each coin shows him on horseback at the moment he defeats the dragon, a story of honour, courage and victory.
The design is by the artist Etienne Millner. It's a modern take on the St George legend, and the action fills almost the whole coin.
Behind St George is a guilloche pattern. That's a fine pattern of repeating engraved lines, a bit like the ones you see on banknotes.
Parts of the design are incuse, which means they're cut into the coin rather than raised up from it. The Royal Mint says the Valiant was its first bullion coin with an incuse design. Frosting picks out parts of the picture, so they stand out from the background.
The other side shows Jody Clark's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Every Valiant coin carries this portrait, as the series ended in 2021, before the change to King Charles III.
| Size | Years made | Pure silver | Diameter | Face value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10oz Silver Valiant | 2018 to 2021 | 10 troy oz (311g) | 89mm | £10 |
| 1oz Silver Valiant | 2019 to 2021 | 1 troy oz (31.1g) | 38.61mm | £2 |
The 10oz coin came first, in 2018. That's unusual, as most bullion series start with a 1oz coin. At 89mm across, it's a big, impressive coin that shows off the design in plenty of detail.
The 1oz coin followed in 2019. The Royal Mint sold it on its own in a coin capsule, or in tubes of 25 coins.
The design stayed the same each year. For 2021, The Royal Mint added a micro-dot texture to the flat background of the 1oz coin.
Valiant coins are UK legal tender. That means any gain you make when you sell them is free from Capital Gains Tax (CGT) for UK residents.
Silver doesn't count as investment gold, so VAT can apply when you buy silver coins. If you're not sure how tax applies to you, it's worth speaking to a tax adviser.
Gold Traders is an Official Partner of The Royal Mint, and the only one in the South West. Our stock of Valiant coins changes often, so check back if the size or year you want is out of stock.
When the time comes to sell, we buy Valiant coins of every year and size. You can sell in person at our Royal Wootton Bassett and Bodmin branches, or by post. See what we pay for silver coins.
If you like British silver coins, take a look at our Britannia range too.
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.
Yes. We buy Valiant coins of every year, in both the 1oz and 10oz sizes. You can sell them at our Royal Wootton Bassett or Bodmin branches, or send them to us by post.
No. The newest Valiant coins on The Royal Mint's records are dated 2021. That means every Valiant coin you can buy today is from the 2018 to 2021 run, and all of them carry the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
Yes. Valiant coins are UK legal tender, with a face value of £2 for the 1oz coin and £10 for the 10oz coin. That means UK residents don't pay Capital Gains Tax on any profit when they sell them.
Silver isn't VAT-free in the UK, but the Valiant coins we sell are pre-owned. They're sold under the VAT margin scheme, so VAT is only worked out on our margin, not the full price. This usually makes them cheaper than buying new silver coins.
The Royal Mint made the 10oz Silver Valiant from 2018 to 2021, and the 1oz Silver Valiant from 2019 to 2021. So there are four 10oz dates and three 1oz dates in total. Every coin is struck in 999.9 fine silver and shows Queen Elizabeth II.
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