Coin | Silver Ten Ounces 2024 Myths and Legends - Robin Hood: Little John |
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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 ten ounce (10 oz) silver coins are denominated as ten pounds (£10).
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 Myths and Legends range of bullion coins by the Royal Mint, and features Little John, a character from the tales of Robin Hood.
The mint says about the coin: As part of our collection that pays tribute to British myths and legends, this bullion coin honours Little John, Robin Hood’s loyal companion. Ironically named due to his large stature, Little John serves as Robin Hood’s right-hand man within his band of merry men and is a central figure within the popular legend.
Little John takes centre stage in Jody Clark’s reverse design for the coin, standing tall and proud amongst the trees of Sherwood Forest. Struck in ten ounces of 999.9 fine silver, the 2024-dated coin also features the official coinage portrait of His Majesty King Charles III on its obverse and is finished to The Royal Mint’s bullion standard |
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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: CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS ·. Translated from Latin, the legend means: Charles the Third, by the Grace of God, King, Defender of the Faith.
The obverse has a textured background ("guilloche" geometric pattern). |
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Against a forest background, the reverse of the coin depicts Little John, carrying his famous quarterstaff (fighting stick).
Around above, the inscription LITTLE JOHN · 10 OZ · FINE SILVER · 999.9 · 2024. Above the foliage 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 |
LITTLE JOHN · 10 OZ · FINE SILVER · 999.9 · 2024 |
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Edge | Milled | Edge Inscription | None |
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Notes | Finish: bullion (Brilliant Uncirculated). Packaging: in individual coin capsule. Royal Mint Product code: MLLJ2410SC. Release date: October 2023. Release price: £255.20 |
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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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