2023 UK Merlin Myths and Legends 1oz Gold Coin

The 2023 UK Merlin Myths and Legends 1oz Gold Coin is the second release in the 3-coin series from The Royal Mint featuring popular myths and legends surrounding King Arthur.The coin features a beautifully designed image of the mythical Merlin with an owl on his shoulder, symbolising his knowledge and wisdom, while his hands clutch a magical stave. The backdrop has a special micro-dot texture for added security. Details of the coin’s weight, fineness, and 2023 year date are also shown. The obverse of the coin bears the portrait of King Charles III by Martin Jennings, and the monetary denomination of £100 Pounds.Each coin weighs 1 Troy Ounce and is 999.9 Fine Gold.Minted and supplied by The Royal Mint in Llantrisant, South Wales.VAT Free and Capital Gains Tax Exempt.Coins are NEW and minted to Bullion Quality.Dimensions: Diameter: 32.69mm.Orders in multiples of 10 will be supplied in original tubes from The Royal Mint.Other InformationThe story of King Arthur inspired this coin in the latest three-coin series from The Royal Mint, dedicated to myths and legends. The fabled king graced the first coin of the series, with Morgan le Fay planned to feature on the third coin.The legend of King Arthur has been told from the ninth century to the present. The story is so prevalent many believe the legend to be true, although historians have never been able to confirm he ever existed. Merlin is a central figure in Arthurian legend and is popularly known as King Arthur’s adviser, a wizard, and a prophet.As an official partner of The Royal Mint, we purchase these coins direct from The Royal Mint in Llantrisant, South Wales.UK Government assurance of weight and purity.