2022 Great Britain Myths & Legends Burning Little John 1 oz Silver

2022 Great Britain Myths & Legends Burning Little John 1oz Silver BU

BOLD is very pleased to present this release in the Myths & Legends series, produced by The Royal Mint. This very fine 2022 Great Britain Myths & Legends Burning Little John 1oz Silver BU coin continues the series with a legend that never fails to excite the imagination of both young and the not so young. We can't wait to get our (gloved) hands on this incredibly striking new coin!

As introduced by the mint,

"Inspired by the traditions of storytelling and folklore, passed down through centuries and generations, the Myths and Legends Collection from The Royal Mint launched in 2021, beginning with a three-coin series celebrating the famous tales of Robin Hood. The archer himself and Maid Marian appeared on the first two coins in the collection, and now the third coin in the series completes the trio of legendary characters with Little John, the faithful sidekick who is always ready to follow Robin Hood into battle."



Highlights

• 2022 Great Britain Myths & Legends Burning Little John 1oz Silver BU.
• The third release in the Myths & Legends series by The Royal Mint.
• Contains 1 oz 999 Fine Silver in BU condition with gold and ruthenium plating.
• Limited worldwide mintage of 200.
• Features a modern interpretation of Little John by Jody Clark, complete with gold and ruthenium plating and a flame-filled background.
• Obverse: Displays the right-facing effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, created by Jody Clark. Inscriptions include "ELIZABETH II D. G. REG. F. D. 2 POUNDS."
• Reverse: Features Little John in front of a background of flames. Inscriptions include, "LITTLE JOHN . 1 OZ. FINE SILVER. 999. 2022."
• Each coin comes in a mint-issued wooden display box.
• PLEASE NOTE: As a post-release, ennobled coin, this offering no longer bears Legal Tender status. It is now recognized only as a rare collectible coin.

Robin Hood's Right Hand Man

As a legal tender offering of Great Britain, the obverse of this 2022 Great Britain Myths & Legends Burning Little John 1oz Silver BU coin displays the right-facing effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, created by Jody Clark. Inscriptions include "ELIZABETH II D. G. REG. F. D. 2 POUNDS."

The reverse features Little John, staff in hand, ready for action. His stern look shows his focus and his strength. The background is filled with flames, a remarkable which adds to the nobility and bravery of Little John. Inscriptions encircling the rim include, "LITTLE JOHN . 1 OZ . FINE SILVER . 999 . 2022".

The background texture is plated with ruthenium, while Little John and the inscriptions are gold-plated. The overall design is extremely well presented and the gold coins and ruthenium plating, along with the flames in the background, add new depth and atmosphere to the coin. Only 200 will be minted, so don't let the fire burn out on this piece!