Saint George and the Dragon 20 for 20

The Royal Mint has produced a 20 pound denomination coin for the astounding price of only 20 pounds.

This is a fine silver coin, containing 15.71 g of 0.999 fine silver, making it about one half ounce.  It is dated 2013.

The design is that of Saint George slaying the dragon, a powerful image.

The maximum mintage is set at 250,000.

This coin, which can be spent for 20 pounds, is collectible, and collecting it carries little risk.  The only cost to you hat is not covered by the value of the coin itself is the shipping cost.  What a great way to start collecting.  And, it is fine silver.


If you are not in the United Kingdom, and shipping seems high, you can still find this coin on such sites as Ebay.