Myths & Legends

The Complete Guide to the Royal Mint Myths and Legends


 An on-going series of silver coins, consisting of 3 coins per collection, dedicated to various British Myths and Legends. Collections to date include King Arthur, Robin Hood and Beowulf & Grendel.

Struck in 999 fine silver, each coin is finished to The Royal Mint’s bullion standard, and the series is also available as a one ounce gold edition with some coins available in a two ounce & ten ounce silver variation as well as proof variations.

King Arthur Collection - 1oz


Commemorating legendary tales and mystical powers, the King Arthur collection encapsulates the wondrous stories of King Arthur, Merlin and Morgan le Fay. Each coin struck in bullion quality contains one troy ounce of 999.9 fine silver - Diameter 38.61mm


The 2023 King Arthur featured the effigy of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Subsequent editions feature the effigy of King Chares III.

  • Robin Hood Collection - 1oz


    The tales of Robin Hood and his Merry Men have been part of popular culture for around 800 years. This collection celebrates popular figures of the Robin Hood legend. Each coin struck in bullion quality contains one troy ounce of 999.9 fine silver - Diameter 38.61mm

  • Beowulf & Grendel Collection - 1oz


    A new series of coins in the Royal Mint collection dedicated to British myths and legends. Starting in 2024 with the release of Beowulf & Grendel. Each coin struck in bullion quality contains one troy ounce of 999.9 fine silver - Diameter 38.61mm

  • 1oz Silver Proof


    Each coin struck in proof quality containing one troy ounce of 999.9 fine silver - Diameter 38.61mm,  featuring the effigy of King Chares III.


    Reverse Designer - David Lawrence

    Obverse Designer -  Martin Jennings

  • 2oz Silver Proof


    Each coin struck in proof quality containing two troy ounces of 999.9 fine silver - Diameter 40mm,  featuring the effigy of King Chares III.


    In additional to the individual coin mintages, a 'King Arthur 2023 UK 2oz Silver Proof Three-Coin Collection' was also made available from the Royal Mint, with a limited mintage of 510 sets.


    Reverse Designer - David Lawrence

    Obverse Designer -  Martin Jennings

  • 10oz Investor Range


    The largest coin in this myths & legends coin collection. Each coin struck in bullion quality contains ten troy ounces of 999.9 fine silver - Diameter 89.00mm,  featuring the effigy of the Late Queen Elizabeth II (2023 only) & King Chares III.


    Reverse Designer - Jody Clark

    Obverse Designer -  Martin Jennings

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