© The Royal Mint, 2023
© The Royal Mint, 2023
100 Pounds - Charles III Merlin; 1oz Fine Gold
2023 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 | 2023 |
| 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#363922 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Merlin with an owl on his shoulder, holding a staff with the moon in the background, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MERLIN·1OZ·FINE GOLD·999.9 ·2023
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Designer: David Lawrence
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The design was the fifth issued in the Myths & Legend series and the second in the second set within the series; the others being King Arthur and Morgan le Fay.The coin was also issued in a variety of metals, denominations and finishes.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 100 Pounds - Charles III (Merlin; 1oz Fine Gold) 2023 coin is that it features an image of King Charles III, who is depicted with a crown and a sword, surrounded by an intricate design that includes the legend "Charles III, by the Grace of God, King of the United Kingdom, Defender of the Faith". This coin is a non-circulating coin, meaning it is not intended for general circulation and is instead produced for collectors and investors. Additionally, it is made of 1oz of .9999 fine gold, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item.
