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We're excited to introduce the latest addition to the Royal Mint's Myths & Legends series, featuring the captivating narrative of Beowulf. This coin marks the first of three designs inspired by the epic tale, estimated to have emerged between the eighth and eleventh centuries, making it the longest surviving poem in Old English literature. The coin vividly portrays a gripping scene from the saga, depicting Beowulf engaged in combat with the formidable swamp monster, Grendel.