Gold Ounce 2024 Myths and Legends - Morgan le Fay, Coin from United Kingdom - detailed information

Like many other mints, the Royal Mint issues bullion coins in precious metals, having much higher intrinsic value than their face value. The one ounce (1 oz) gold coins are denominated as One Hundred Pounds (£100).

The coins are legal tender but are not intended for circulation. They are targeted at bullion investors or collectors who appreciate the special editions as pieces of art. The coins are typically "one-year" types usually issued in parallel with smaller denominations with the same reverse designs.

This is the third design in the second part of the Myths and Legends range of coins by the Royal Mint; it features legendary enchantress Morgan le Fay.

The mint says about it:
Morgan le Fay becomes the final legendary figure to feature in our three-coin bullion series inspired by Arthurian myth.

Commonly associated with magic and the supernatural, the character has undergone various representations and portrayals since first appearing in Geoffrey of Monmouth’s twelfth-century work Vita Merlini. Depictions have ranged from a benevolent healer to a powerful enchantress, and the character’s relationship with the legend’s central figure, King Arthur, has also fluctuated over time.

David Lawrence, the experienced coin designer who created the reverse designs of the previous two coins in the series, has captured Morgan le Fay through a dark and mystic lens. She wears a winged headpiece and stands with her hands drawn in a position to conjure magic and use it against her enemies.