The Myths & Legends: Beowulf & Grendel 1 oz Gold 2024 gold coin features characters from the poem "Beowulf". According to researchers, the work was composed between the 8th and 11th centuries and is the longest surviving work in Old English. In this epic, you can also see elements of Christian allegory, where the main character, Beowulf, symbolizes the fight between good and evil. The first antagonist, Grendel, is interpreted as a descendant of the biblical Cain, the first murderer, which adds depth and meaning to the plot. The value is another copy from the new Myths & Legends series. The coin is minted from pure Au.9999 bullion, weighing one troy ounce and having a diameter of 32.69 mm. Moreover, this extraordinary piece was produced by The Royal Mint. The coin is guaranteed by the British government as to its legality, purity and origin of the metal, and is also a legal tender in the issuer's country. The obverse shows the likeness of King Charles III of Great Britain and the denomination and year, designed by Martin Jennings. The reverse of the gold coin depicts Beowulf and his first enemy Grendel engaged in an epic battle. On the reverse there is information about the year of minting and the inscriptions "MYTHS AND LEGENDS", "BEOWULF & GRENDEL". The reverse was designed by David Lawrence.