100 Pounds - Elizabeth II (David Bowie; 1 oz Fine Gold) 2021 front 100 Pounds - Elizabeth II (David Bowie; 1 oz Fine Gold) 2021 back
100 Pounds - Elizabeth II (David Bowie; 1 oz Fine Gold) 2021 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2021

100 Pounds - Elizabeth II David Bowie; 1 oz Fine Gold

2021 year
Gold (.9999) 31.1 g 32.69 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2021
Value
100 Pounds 100 GBP = USD 131
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.9999)
Weight
31.1 g
Diameter
32.69 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#268617
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

An image of David Bowie, with stars left, lightning bolt behind, legend right and around

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BOWIE
JC
1 OZ FINE GOLD 999.9 2021

Engraver: Jody Clark

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issued as part of the Music Legends series, the coin was also struck in a variety of denominations and metals including copper-nickel, colourised silver proof, silver proof and gold proof. Issue Limit: 2,500

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the life and legacy of the late musician David Bowie. The coin's obverse side features an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse side features an image of Bowie in his iconic "Ziggy Stardust" persona, along with the inscription "David Bowie 1947-2016" and the coin's denomination. This coin is a rare and collectible item that is sure to be a treasured addition to any coin collection.