Gold Ounce 2023 Myths and Legends - Merlin, Proof, Coin from United Kingdom - detailed information

The obverse of the coin displays the first definitive portrait of King Charles III, which shows his bare (uncrowned) head facing left.

Below the neck truncation in tiny letters, the artist's initials MJ (for Martin Jennings).

Around, the monarch's legend followed by the face value and date of issue: CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 100 POUNDS · 2023 ·. Translated from Latin, the legend means: Charles the Third, by the Grace of God, King, Defender of the Faith.

The reverse of the coin depicts the mythical wizard Merlin; he is bearded, dressed in a robe decorated with sun, moon and star symbols, and holds a long staff with a sphere on top. An owl is perched on his shoulder. In the background, a hill with a castle, the moon, and a "micro-dot table texture" representing clouds and the ground below.

Around above, the inscription MERLIN · MYTHS AND LEGENDS · 2023. Near the rim below, the designer's signature D.L (for David Lawrence).

The face value and denomination are on the obverse.

Finish: Proof FDC.
Packaging: in mahogany display box, with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Edition limit (boxed): 200. Maximum Coin Mintage: 210.
Royal Mint Product Code: UK23MNGP.
Release date: 30 March 2023.
Release price: £2,725.00.