The 2023 Merlin 1 oz Silver Bullion Coins are part of the Royal Mint's Myths and Legends Series. These coins are also the first in the King Arthur Series to feature the portrait of King Charles III on the obverse.

Produced by The Royal Mint
999 fineness
Contains 1 troy ounce (31.1035g) of the precious metal
Exempt from Capital Gains Tax
Weight: 31.21g
Diameter: 38.61mm

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Who was Merlin in the Arthurian Legend?

The legend of King Arthur features a mythical figure known as Merlin, who is primarily recognised for serving as Arthur's mentor. In the story, Merlin is a mage who was instructed by King Uther to escort his son to safety due to a Saxon invasion of Britain. The fate of King Uther is open to interpretation, but the story invariably depicts the once-powerful monarch and defender of his people as either slain in battle or assassinated.

Merlin then assumes the role of Arthur's mentor and paternal figure, ensuring that the young man is prepared to rule Camelot as its king. Throughout the tale, Merlin observes as Arthur successfully extracts the magical sword Excalibur from a stone, thereby establishing himself as a noble and formidable ruler.

What is the Myths and Legends Royal Mint Series?

Myths and Legends is a series of gold and silver bullion coins, issued by the Royal Mint. It features some of the most legendary mythical beings.

Obverse

The obverse features Martin Jenning's first definitive portrait of HM King Charles III.

The text surrounding reads:

CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 2 POUNDS ·

Reverse

The reverse shows Merlin, holding a magic staff, with an owl perched upon his shoulder. The mythical island of Avalon appears in the background. The coin was designed by illustrator, David Lawrence. The text reads:

MERLIN · 1 OZ · FINE SILVER · 999 · 2023

Key Information

Intrinsic Value	£55.06
Product ID	18468
Stock Status	Out of Stock

Product Spec

Metal	Silver
Diameter	38.61mm
Weight/Size	1 Ounce
Silver Weight Troy Ounces	1.0000
Fineness/Carat	0.999 Fine
Date	2023
Obverse Designer	Martin Jennings
Reverse Designer	David Lawrence
Issuing Monarch	Charles III (2022 - Present)
Mint/Brand	The Royal Mint
Country	United Kingdom

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