The Royal Dragon series draws on Welsh heraldic tradition, and Charles III's accession made the red dragon — long associated with the Prince of Wales title he held for over six decades — a logical choice for a flagship bullion series. The .9999 fineness is a deliberate step up from the older Britannia gold standard of .9167, a change the Royal Mint made to compete directly with Canadian Maple Leafs and Australian Kangaroos in the fine gold bullion market.
The Royal Dragon series draws on Welsh heraldic tradition, and Charles III's accession made the red dragon — long associated with the Prince of Wales title he held for over six decades — a logical choice for a flagship bullion series. The .9999 fineness is a deliberate step up from the older Britannia gold standard of .9167, a change the Royal Mint made to compete directly with Canadian Maple Leafs and Australian Kangaroos in the fine gold bullion market.