Myths & Legends: Beowulf and Grendel's Mother 1 oz Gold 2025

The Gold Coin Myths & Legends: Beowulf and Grendel's Mother 1 oz Gold 2025 presents characters from the poem "Beowulf." According to scholars, the work was created between the 8th and 11th centuries and is the longest surviving work in Old English. This epic also reveals elements of Christian allegory, where the main hero, Beowulf, symbolizes the battle of good against evil. The first antagonist, Grendel, is interpreted as a descendant of the biblical Cain, the first murderer, which adds depth and meaning to the story.

This coin is another piece from the new Myths & Legends series. The coin is struck from pure gold of .9999 fineness, weighs one troy ounce, and has a diameter of 32.69 mm. Additionally, this extraordinary specimen was produced by The Royal Mint. The coin carries the guarantee of the British government regarding its legality, gold purity, and metal origin, and is a legal tender in the issuing country.

Obverse depicts the likeness of King Charles III of the United Kingdom, along with the denomination and year, designed by Martin Jennings.

Reverse of the gold coin portrays Beowulf in battle with Grendel's mother. The reverse includes the year of minting and inscriptions "MYTHS AND LEGENDS," "BEOWULF & GRENDEL'S MOTHER." The reverse was designed by David Lawrence.