Obverse: The obverse features an effigy of Queen Elizabeth ll surrounded by the text “2 POUNDS • ELIZABETH ll • D • G • REG • F • D”. The letters "DG REG FD" represent the Latin text "Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensor", which means "Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith". The initials "JC" by the artist Jody Clark are carved under the image of the queen.
Reverse: The reverse depicts King Arthur holding a sword and a castle on the background. The outer ring is engraved with his name in English "KING ARTHUR", coin weight "1 OZ", metal "FINE SILVER", fineness "999" and year of coin "2023".
About the coin: This is the first coin in a series of three coins dedicated to British folklore. King Arthur graces the first coin of the new series, while Merlin the Wizard and Fairy Morgana le Fay are planned to appear on the second and third coins respectively.
