© The Royal Mint, 2024
© The Royal Mint, 2024
100 Pounds - Charles III Beowulf & Grendel; 1 oz Fine Gold
2024 year| Gold (.9999) | 31.21 g | 32.69 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2024 |
| Value | 100 Pounds 100 GBP = USD 131 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 31.21 g |
| Diameter | 32.69 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#400390 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Beowulf & Grendel fighting, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BEOWULF & GRENDEL 2024
1 OZ·FINE GOLD·999.9
DL
Designer: David Lawrence
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The design was the seventh issued in the Myths & Legend series and the first in the third set within the series.
The coin was also issued in a variety of metals and denominations
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design depicting the legendary creature Grendel from the Old English epic poem Beowulf. The coin's reverse side shows Grendel terrorizing a village, while the obverse side bears an effigy of King Charles III. This design was created by renowned artist and sculptor, John Bergdahl.
