1736) "ROBIN HOOD", United Kingdom: "Myths and Legends Coin Series": First Coin in the Series: Silver £2 UKP (2 Pounds) and Gold £100 UKP (100 Pounds) Bullion Coins issued by the Royal Mint UK featuring the famed/legendary Outlaw: Year of Coin issue: 2021:
He is the most famous of legendary outlaws is Robin Hood and his story features on a new Coin Series titled - "Myths & Legends Coin Series".
This is the story of the bandit who robbed from the rich to give to the poor is as popular today, as ever .
The Reverse of the Silver 2 UKP (UK Pounds) Bullion Coin placed against a background stylised image of a tree in Sherwood Forest, which nurtures and cares for him and his "Band of Merry Men"
About Robin Hood:
Robin Hood is a legendary heroic figure originally depicted in English folklore and subsequently featured in literature and film. His name probably is a distortion of the name "Robbing Hood".
According to legend, he was a highly skilled archer and swordsman. He is often depicted as being of noble birth, and he is sometimes depicted as having fought in the Crusades before returning to England to find his lands taken by the Sheriff and he being declared an outlaw by the Sheriff.
As a recourse, he was driven to live in the Sherwood Forest where he was depicted as dressed in Lincoln green. He gathered around him a band of "outlaws".
His band came to be known as "Robin Hood and his Merry Men", who waylaid rich nobility/travellers, took them to the deeper parts of the forest, forced them to wine and dine with the band and then relieved them of their purse and riches, which were distributed among the needy and the poor peasantry.
He is portrayed as being very courteous to his victims and even helped them, in case they were in need of finances etc.
A body of familiar characters associated with Robin Hood are part of the legend - These include his wife, "Maid Marian", "Little John" (his chief confidante) and his chief opponent, the Sheriff of Nottingham etc.
The Sheriff is often depicted as assisting Prince John in usurping the rightful but absent King Richard, to whom Robin Hood remains loyal.
Robin Hood became a popular folk figure in the Late Middle Ages, and the earliest known ballads featuring him are from the 15th Century (1400s).
The historicity of Robin Hood remains a legend/myth and has been debated for centuries. There are numerous references to historical figures with similar names that have been proposed as possible evidence of his existence, some dating back to the late 13th century.
Several plausible origins to the legend have been mooted by historians and folklorists, including suggestions that “Robin Hood” was a stock alias used by or in reference to bandits/outlaws.
The Bullion Coins:
On the Reverse of the Silver & Gold Bullion Coins is depicted Robin Hood, longbow drawn back, high in a tree, just as he’s often depicted in lore.
There’s a border filled with the inscribed composition, but it passes under part of the main artwork, which looks pretty good.
On the Obverse of the Bullion Coins is an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II facing right.
Two variants of the Bullion Coin on him are available at launch:
A 0.999 Silver and a 0.9999 Gold, both an ounce in weight and both with an unlimited mintage, will launch the new series, each carrying the same designs.
The specifications of the Two Coin Variants are:
i) Silver Bullion Coin Variant:
The Reverse of the £2 UKP (2 Pounds) Silver Bullion Coin
Country of issue: United Kingdom; Year: 2021; Denomination/Face Value: £2 UKP (2 Pounds); Metal Composition: .999 Fineness Silver (Ag); Weight: 1.0 Oz or 31.107 grams; Diameter/Size: 38.61 mm; Coin Quality: Bullion; Mint: Royal Mint, UK; Mintage: Unlimited pieces.
A Silver Bullion Coin - Stack
ii) Gold Bullion Coin Variant:
The Reverse of a Gold £100 UKP (100 Pounds) Bullion Coin.
Country of issue: United Kingdom; Year: 2021; Denomination/Face Value: £100 UKP (100 Pounds); Metal Composition: .9999 Fineness Gold (Au); Weight: 1.0 Oz or 31.104 grams; Diameter/Size: 32.69 mm; Coin Quality: Bullion; Mint: Royal Mint, UK; Mintage: Unlimited pieces.
Links to Posts on the UK Coins and Stamps:
"Tales of the Earth Coin Series": The Second Dinosaurs Collector Coin Series:
Myths & Legends Coin Series:
3) Hylaeosaurus, United Kingdom: Third and final Coin in a three Coin 50 Pence Coin Series titled "Tales of the Earth - Dinosauria", brought out by the Royal Mint, UK in five variants - Gold, Silver (x 2 coins) and Cupro-nickel (x 2 Coins): Date of coin issue: 01.06.2020
Links to some other interesting posts from the British Isles and British Overseas Territories/Dependencies:
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DeleteVinod Khurana has commented:
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DeleteVikram Bhatnagar has commented:
ReplyDelete"I was fortunate to visit Sherwood forest and the old Oak tree with a huge cavernous opening, where the gang of Merry Men purportedly used to gather to distribute spoils and, donate to the poor and needy as was their noble custom! It was a thrilling experience!"
That was like connecting with centuries old history and treading in the footsteps of the legendary outlaw band. Really cool, Vikram.
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