Coin | Silver Ounce 2024 Myths and Legends - Robin Hood |
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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) silver coins are denominated as either two pounds (£2) or five pounds (£5), depending on the occasion.
Initially, these were only of the Britannia type, but in 2015 the Royal Mint started to use the format for coins with other types of reverse designs, celebrating various aspects of British heritage.
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.
This is the first design in the Myths and Legends range of coins by the Royal Mint; it features legendary outlaw Robin Hood.
The Mint says about this coin: "An elusive outlaw known for his fighting ability, cunning and wit, Robin Hood emerges from the forest to appear on the fourth commemorative coin in our Myths and Legends Collection and the first of a new Robin Hood collection."
The design is actually the first in the series, but the earlier edition (in 2021) was as bullion and not as a proof commemorative. |
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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 · 2 POUNDS · 2024 ·. Translated from Latin, the legend means: Charles the Third, by the Grace of God, King, Defender of the Faith.
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The reverse of the coin depicts folk hero Robin Hood, in the branches of an oak tree, his longbow drawn and pointed downward.
Around above, the inscription ROBIN HOOD · MYTHS AND LEGENDS · 2024. Below right, the designer's initials: JC (for Jody Clark.)
The face value and denomination are on the obverse. |
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Reverse Inscription |
ROBIN HOOD · MYTHS AND LEGENDS · 2024 |
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Edge | Milled | Edge Inscription | None |
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Notes | Finish: Proof FDC. Packaging: in black display box, with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Edition limit (boxed): 1,500. Maximum Coin Mintage: 1,510. Royal Mint Product Code: UK24RHSP. Release date: 20 November 2023. Release price: £102.50. |
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See also |
Coins in the Myths and Legends series include (ordered by design / metal / size / year): - 1 oz Platinum Bullion, Robin Hood (Queen Elizabeth II obverse), 2023 - 1 oz Gold Bullion, Robin Hood, 2021 - 1 oz Gold Proof, Robin Hood, 2024 - 10 oz Silver Bullion, Robin Hood (Queen Elizabeth II obverse), 2023 - 2 oz Silver Proof, Robin Hood, 2024 - 1 oz Silver Bullion, Robin Hood, 2021 - 1 oz Silver Proof, Robin Hood, 2024 - £5 Copper-Nickel BU, Robin Hood, 2024 - 1 oz Gold Bullion, Robin Hood - Maid Marian, 2022 - 1 oz Gold Proof, Robin Hood - Maid Marian, 2024 - 10 oz Silver Bullion, Robin Hood - Maid Marian, 2023 - 2 oz Silver Proof, Robin Hood - Maid Marian, 2024 - 1 oz Silver Bullion, Robin Hood - Maid Marian, 2022 - 1 oz Silver Proof, Robin Hood - Maid Marian, 2024 - £5 Copper-Nickel BU, Robin Hood - Maid Marian, 2024 - 1 oz Gold Bullion, Robin Hood - Little John, 2022 - 1 oz Gold Proof, Robin Hood - Little John, 2024 - 10 oz Silver Bullion, Robin Hood - Little John, 2024 - 2 oz Silver Proof, Robin Hood - Little John, 2024 - 1 oz Silver Bullion, Robin Hood - Little John, 2022 - 1 oz Silver Proof, Robin Hood - Little John, 2024 - £5 Copper-Nickel BU, Robin Hood - Little John, 2024 - 1 oz Gold Bullion, King Arthur (Queen Elizabeth II obverse), 2023 - 1 oz Gold Proof, King Arthur (King Charles III obverse), 2023 - 1/4 oz Gold Proof, King Arthur (King Charles III obverse), 2023 - 10 oz Silver Bullion, King Arthur, 2024 - 2 oz Silver Proof, King Arthur (King Charles III obverse), 2023 - 1 oz Silver Bullion, King Arthur (Queen Elizabeth II obverse), 2023 - 1 oz Silver Proof, King Arthur (King Charles III obverse), 2023 - £5 Copper-Nickel BU, King Arthur (King Charles III obverse), 2023 - 1 oz Gold Bullion, King Arthur - Merlin, 2023 - 1 oz Gold Proof, King Arthur - Merlin, 2023 - 1/4 oz Gold Proof, King Arthur - Merlin, 2023 - 10 oz Silver Bullion, King Arthur - Merlin, 2025 - 2 oz Silver Proof, King Arthur - Merlin, 2023 - 1 oz Silver Bullion, King Arthur - Merlin, 2023 - 1 oz Silver Proof, King Arthur - Merlin, 2023 - £5 Copper-Nickel BU, King Arthur - Merlin, 2023 - 1 oz Gold Proof, King Arthur - Morgan le Fay, 2023 - 1 oz Gold Bullion, King Arthur - Morgan le Fay, 2024 - 1/4 oz Gold Proof, King Arthur - Morgan le Fay, 2023 - 2 oz Silver Proof, King Arthur - Morgan le Fay, 2023 - 1 oz Silver Proof, King Arthur - Morgan le Fay, 2023 - 1 oz Silver Bullion, King Arthur - Morgan le Fay, 2024 - £5 Copper-Nickel BU, King Arthur - Morgan le Fay, 2023 - 1 oz Gold Bullion, Beowulf - Beowulf and Grendel, 2024 - 1 oz Silver Bullion, Beowulf - Beowulf and Grendel, 2024 - 1 oz Gold Bullion, Beowulf - Beowulf and Grendel's Mother, 2025 - 1 oz Silver Bullion, Beowulf - Beowulf and Grendel's Mother, 2025
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