© The Royal Mint, 2023
© The Royal Mint, 2023
25 Pounds - Charles III Merlin; Gold Proof
2023 year| Gold (.9999) | 7.8 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 25 Pounds 25 GBP = USD 33 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 7.8 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#360680 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Merlin with an owl on his shoulder, holding a staff with the moon in the background, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MERLIN·MYTHS AND LEGENDS·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. Issue limit: 610© The Royal Mint, 2023
The coin was also issued in a variety of metals and denominations.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Charles III (Merlin; Gold Proof) 2023 coin is that it features a unique design depicting King Charles III with a crown and a cloak, surrounded by the inscription "Charles III Dei Gratia Rex" which means "Charles III, by the grace of God, King". This design was created by the artist David Lawrence and is only available on this specific coin.
