MEDUSA Mythical Creatures Iridescent 2 Oz Silver Coin 4 Pounds British Indian Ocean Territory 2018

The reverse of the coin depicts a beautiful image of Medusa. Medusa, in Greek mythology, the most famous of the monster figures known as Gorgons, is represented with a mermaid tail and with snakes in her hair. The image shows Medusa surrounded by figures that have been turned into stone and Neptune's trident can be seen on the right. The High Relief and Antique Finish with iridescent effects on the coin bring this mythical character to life, emphasising the venomous snakes in place of her hair. At the bottom of the reverse, the inscription: "£4" – the face value of the coin. The obverse of the coin features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the inscriptions: "ELIZABETH II" – the name of the Queen, "2018" – the year of issue and "INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY" – the issuing country.