Silver Ounce 2025 Myths and Legends - Beowulf and the Dragon, 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) 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 third and final design in the third part of the Myths and Legends range of coins by the Royal Mint; it features legendary character Beowulf fighting the Dragon.

The mint says about it:
Beowulf, the epic Old English poem, inspires the final bullion coin in our Myths and Legends Collection. This third and concluding coin in the Beowulf series depicts Beowulf's legendary battle against the dragon, a moment of courage and sacrifice that marks the end of his heroic journey.

Beowulf, the longest-surviving poem in Old English, recounts the hero's final stand as a king, reminding us of the enduring power of loyalty, courage, and kinship that binds heroes to their people. This concluding design, meticulously crafted by David Lawrence, depicts Beowulf facing the dragon in his last battle.