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Over 200 Years Later, the New Modern Masters Trilogy Has Started
What If the World’s Greatest Coin Designs Were Recreated by Today’s Master Engravers?
Have you ever wondered what a classic coin would look like if it had been designed by one of today’s esteemed master engravers? This Modern Masters provides the answer to that question. Struck by the prestigious Commonwealth Mint and issued under the authority of Ascension Islands, this trilogy focuses on three “Modern Masters” renditions of the iconic St. George & the Dragon from the Gold Sovereign—and it’s only available here!


The First Release—The Legend of St. George by Pre-Eminent Designer Jody Clark
This first release in the new trilogy is designed by Jody Clark, an ex-Royal Mint engraver famous for creating the fifth definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. His design here shows George as a strong figure on horseback, about to plunge his spear through the chest of the dragon in a violent clash. The dragon is shown fallen on its back, claws raised menacingly in the air and toothy maw agape. St. George’s horse rears back, and the knight points his spear straight at the dragon’s heart, about to complete the kill. A master of detail, Jody’s design shows individual strands from the horse’s tail and each scale on the dragon’s hide can be easily identified. A unique, Celtic border surrounds the design. Upcoming releases later this year will include interpretations by renowned coin designers John Mercanti and Natanya Van Niekerk.
At just 33 years of age, Clark became the youngest designer in Royal Mint history to have his coin portrait of Queen Elizabeth II chosen for circulating coinage. Clark is also highly regarded for his work designing the 2014 Britannia along with the popular Queen’s Beasts series of coins for the Royal Mint. He is currently the Head of Design at the Commonwealth Mint.
The Legend of St. George
St. George has been revered as England's principal saint since the Middle Ages. The origins of the dragon legend are varied, but in a nutshell, St. George tamed and slayed a dragon that demanded human sacrifices. Generally, St. George, born with the sign of the dragon on his chest, is believed to have been a member of the Roman Garrison in the town of Sylene, located in Libya. The town was terrorized by a dragon which demanded the daily sacrifice of a virgin. When it came time for King’s daughter, Sabra, to be sacrificed, St. George volunteered to tackle the beast and succeeded in wounding it, then bringing it back to the town where the residents could exact their vengeance.
The Stunning Design Remastered
While the Saint George & the Dragon theme has appeared on currency issued by nearly every British monarch since George III, along with other countries all across Europe, the example most often cited by numismatists is Benedetto Pistrucci’s design that appeared on the Gold Sovereign. First struck in 1817, this timeless design is still considered to be one of the world’s most widely recognized and respected coin designs—and one that has only changed a handful of times in over two centuries.


Why Proofs Offer Better Quality and a Higher Degree of Scarcity
Proofs like these are struck to a much higher standard of beauty, quality, and craftsmanship than circulated and uncirculated coins. Proof planchets (blanks) are specially treated, hand-polished, and cleaned to ensure high-quality strikes, then fed into presses fitted with specially polished dies and struck at least twice, unlike regular coins which are struck only once. The extra strikes give proofs a glamorous shine and make intricate, razor-sharp details of the design pop against polished, mirror-like fields. While regular coins are struck on high-speed presses by the thousands, proofs are individually struck by highly-skilled artisans focused on creating masterpieces. Collectors love proofs not only because they’re the best quality, but also because of their relative scarcity since proof mintages are typically only a fraction as large as non-proof coins.
Struck in 99.99% Gold and 99.9% Silver
These Ascension Islands legal-tender Modern Masters Coins are available struck in five ounces and one ounce of high-purity 99.99% pure gold (£500 and £100 legal tender respectively), and five ounces and two ounces of 99.9% fine silver (£25 and £10 legal tender respectively). You can also choose to get all three coins in a limited 3-Pc. Set.
Certified Absolutely Perfect with Special Pedigrees
Collectors only want the best of the best for their collections, and that’s what you’ve got here. You can secure these Modern Masters Proofs certified by NGC as flawless Proof-70 Ultra Cameo (PF70 UC) condition. Coins are graded on a 70-point scale, with a top 70 grade representing perfection, even under magnification. The Ultra Cameo (UC) designation means these coins possess an intense frosted finish on both sides of the coin, with highly polished fields that contrast beautifully with the raised elements.
In addition to being flawless and Ultra Cameo, your coins will arrive NGC-certified with a First Day of Issue pedigree—which means these coins have been received for grading on or before the first day of release from the mint. First Day of Issue pedigrees are sought-after because there are so few of them compared to the overall populations.
Premium Gold Foil Modern Masters NGC Labels Hand-Signed by Jody Clark
Each of these coins comes encapsulated with an exclusive gold foil label featuring the Modern Masters logo that is something of a work of art itself. And that’s before the desirability goes off the charts with the addition of a hand-signed signature by the coins’ designer and engraver Jody Clark!
Limited Availability
Authorized worldwide mintages for each of these Gold and Silver Modern Masters Coins are very limited. Only 19 five-ounce gold, only 199 one-ounce gold, only 499 five ounce silver, and only 999 two-ounce silver coins were authorized. Reducing the populations further, the Proofs here are perfect, Ultra Cameo, with a First Day of Issue pedigree and an exclusive hand-signed label.


2022 Modern Masters Five-Ounce Gold Proof PF70 UC FDI Clark
- Struck in Five Ounce of High-Purity 99.99% Pure Gold
- First Release in the Modern Masters Trilogy
- St. George & the Dragon Design Re-Imagined by Jody Clark
- Proof Finish
- £500 Ascension Islands Legal Tender
- NGC-Certified as Flawless PF70 Ultra Cameo
- First Day of Issue Pedigree by NGC
- Exclusive Gold Foil Label Hand-Signed by Jody Clark
- Premium Wooden Box with the Modern Masters Logo
- Authorized Worldwide Mintage of 19, Only Available Here
- Limited Availability


2022 Modern Masters One-Ounce Gold Proof PF70 UC FDI Clark
- Struck in One Ounce of High-Purity 99.99% Pure Gold
- First Release in the Modern Masters Trilogy
- St. George & the Dragon Design Re-Imagined by Jody Clark
- Proof Finish
- £100 Ascension Islands Legal Tender
- NGC-Certified as Flawless PF70 Ultra Cameo
- First Day of Issue Pedigree by NGC
- Exclusive Gold Foil Label Hand-Signed by Jody Clark
- Premium Wooden Box with the Modern Masters Logo
- Authorized Worldwide Mintage of 199, Only Available Here
- Limited Availability


2022 Modern Masters Five-Ounce Silver Proof PF70 UC FDI Clark
- Struck in Five Ounces of 99.9% Fine Silver
- First Release in the Modern Masters Trilogy
- St. George & the Dragon Design Re-Imagined by Jody Clark
- Proof Finish
- £25 Ascension Islands Legal Tender
- NGC-Certified as Flawless PF70 Ultra Cameo
- First Day of Issue Pedigree by NGC
- Exclusive Gold Foil Label Hand-Signed by Jody Clark
- Premium Wooden Box with the Modern Masters Logo
- Authorized Worldwide Mintage of 499, Only Available Here
- Limited Availability


2022 Modern Masters Two-Ounce Silver Proof PF70 UC FDI Clark
- Struck in Two Ounces of 99.9% Fine Silver
- First Release in the Modern Masters Trilogy
- St. George & the Dragon Design Re-Imagined by Jody Clark
- Proof Finish
- £10 Ascension Islands Legal Tender
- NGC-Certified as Flawless PF70 Ultra Cameo
- First Day of Issue Pedigree by NGC
- Exclusive Gold Foil Label Hand-Signed by Jody Clark
- Black Velvet Pouch with the Modern Masters Logo
- Authorized Worldwide Mintage of 999, Only Available Here
- Limited Availability
Don’t wait on this. This first release in Modern Masters Trilogy featuring Jody Clark’s spectacular St. George & the Dragon is sure to go fast. Here is your chance to add these spectacular Proofs—boasting one of the most beloved designs ever—to your collection, in perfect condition, with a sought-after pedigree. But, authorized worldwide mintages are very limited and, even though you can’t get these anywhere else, our supply of these Modern Masters Coins will not last. Hurry and secure yours now by calling
1-888-870-6339 right this minute!

