The second coin in a three-coin collection inspired by the epic poem Beowulf Honours the legendary figure at the centre of the epic poem written in Old English Features an interpretation of the battle between Beowulf and Grendel’s mother by David Lawrence  Exempt from UK Capital Gains Tax for residents of the United Kingdom Individually packaged in a single coin capsule  Invest in a legend of British folklore as the epic poem Beowulf inspires a new series of bullion coins in our collection dedicated to British myths and legends. The second coin in the collection features the battle between the story’s hero and Grendel’s mother.  Believed by scholars to have originated between the eighth and eleventh centuries, the poem Beowulf is the longest surviving poem in Old English. Aspects of Christian allegory can also be found in the poem, with the titular character Beowulf representing the fight of good over evil.  The design by David Lawrence features Beowulf and Grendel’s mother in a terrifying tussle. Struck in 999 fine silver, each coin is finished to The Royal Mint’s bullion standard.