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2023 Myths And Legends King Arthur Five Pound Crown Brilliant Uncirculated Coin In Folder

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Buy a 2023 Myths And Legends King Arthur Five Pound Crown Brilliant Uncirculated Coin In Folder

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Collectable brilliant uncirculated UK £5 coin from The Royal Mint's Myths and Legends series, celebrating characters from British folklore. This new 2023 coin features legendary British monarch, King Arthur. Previously, this range has only been available in a bullion finish but this King Arthur coin is the first to be struck for collectors, with a limited range of proof and BUnc coins issued by the UK's national mint. The obverse shows Martin Jennings' new portrait of King Charles III making this on of the first Five Pound Crowns to feature His Majesty. The reverse is the work of renowned sculptor and illustrator David Lawrence and depicts King Arthur garbed in a swirling cloak and crown, wielding his sword, Excalibur. Behind him in the distance are the towers of Camelot: home of the Knights of the Round Table. It's an appealing design, offered in its original presentation sleeve. Add this new Royal Mint release to your collection today.
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Obverse

New definitive coin portrait of King Charles III by Martin Jennings, facing left. The legend reads 'CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2023'.

Reverse

King Arthur wearing a crown and a cloak, wielding a sword with a castle in the background. Legend reads 'KING ARTHUR MYTHS AND LEGENDS · 2023'. Artist: David Lawrence.

Specification

Brilliant uncirculated (BU) coin from The Royal Mint, struck in cupronickel alloy. Total weight: 28.28 grams. Diameter: 38.61 millimetres. Face value: £5 / Five Pounds.

Presentation

Collectable UK coin offered sealed in its original printed display folder.

Myths And Legends Royal Mint Coins

The Myths and Legends collection is a new range from the UK's national mint. This series is inspired by British folklore and the legendary characters whose names we've passed down the generations in stories, songs and plays. Mythical designs are combined with modern minting technology to create highly collectable coins, intended as investments and collector's pieces. 

The first group of coins in this series celebrated Robin Hood and his merry men. The legendary outlaw featured on the first release in the series, issued in 2021, followed by his Sherwood Forest companions - Little John and Maid Marian - in 2022. This trio of Royal Mint coins were struck in one ounce 24-carat and 999 silver editions with designs by British coin artist Jody Clark, better known for his portrait of the late Queen Elizabeth II and his contribution to the Queen's Beasts series.

2023 UK King Arthur Coin Range

The latest release in the Myths and Legends collection features King Arthur, the legendary king of Britain. Arthur is supposed to have lived during the Dark Ages with early references to the mythical warrior found in early Welsh literature. Centuries later, medieval authors embellished these old tales, introducing the character of the magician Merlin, his sword, Excalibur, and a quest for the Holy Grail to the mythos of Arthur. His legend continues to be reinterpreted in books, artwork, films, television and now on official UK coinage.

King Arthur is shown on this new 2023 coin wearing a crown and wielding his sword, Excalibur. Camelot, home to the Knights of the Round Table, can be seen in the background. The design is the work of renowned illustrator and sculptor David Lawrence, know for his work on the Tudor Beasts series. Lawrence has created a recognisable image of this storybook figure.

Further coins in this mini-series will feature Merlin and Morgan le Fay. 

King Arthur Myths And Legends Coins

Earlier coins in the Myths and Legends collection have only been available with a bullion finish.

One-ounce 999 silver and 999.9 gold King Arthur coins have been struck featuring micro-dot textured backgrounds as a security feature. These investment pieces show Jody Clark's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, making them some of the only 2023 coins to feature Her Majesty.

By contrast, 2023 King Arthur coins feature the new coin portrait of King Charles III by Martin Jennings. The new effigy was personally approved by His Majesty and shows him facing the opposite direction to his mother.

These 2023 Charles III King Arthur coins are available in a range of sizes and finishes, including:

Royal Mint 2023 King Arthur Coins LEP*
2023 King Arthur 1oz Gold Proof 200
2023 King Arthur 1/4oz Gold Proof 600
2023 King Arthur 2oz Silver Proof 500
2023 King Arthur 1oz Silver Proof 2,500
2023 King Arthur £5 BU Unlimited 

* Limited Edition Presentation: the number of coins authorised for issue individually by The Royal Mint.

 

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