Welsh Dragon - 1 Oz - Silver Collector Coin

The Welsh dragon is the heraldic symbol on the national flag of Wales.

Historically, the dragon was often used as a symbol of the Celts in battles against Saxon invaders and of the British in their fight against the Romans. For this reason, it is likely that the Welsh originally chose the dragon as their emblem to help strike fear into the hearts of their enemies.

The earliest documented use of the dragon as a symbol of Wales is in the Historia Brittonum, written around 829 AD, but it is generally believed to have been the battle standard of King Arthur and other ancient Celtic leaders. Its association with these leaders, along with other evidence from archaeology, literature and documentary history, has led many to believe that it evolved from an earlier Romano-British national symbol. During the reign of the Tudors (themselves originally from Wales), the red dragon was used as a supporting emblem in the coat of arms of the English Crown. The red dragon is often regarded as a symbol of all things Welsh and is used by many public and private institutions.