© The Royal Mint, 2020
© The Royal Mint, 2020
100 Pounds - Elizabeth II David Bowie; Gold Proof
2020 year| Gold (.9999) | 31.21 g | 32.69 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| Value | 100 Pounds 100 GBP = USD 131 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 31.21 g |
| Diameter | 32.69 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#254367 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
An image of David Bowie, with stars left, lightning bolt behind, legend right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BOWIE
JC
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, silver proof and gold proof. Issue limit: 400.©The Royal Mint, 2020
A bullion strike was also issued.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design, with an image of David Bowie on one side and Queen Elizabeth II on the other. This is a rare instance of a coin featuring a famous person other than the monarch on a British coin. Additionally, the coin was released as a tribute to David Bowie, who passed away in 2016, and the design was created in collaboration with the David Bowie Estate.
