© The Royal Mint, 2023
© The Royal Mint, 2023
2 Pounds - Charles III Dame Shirley Bassey; Silver Proof
2023 year| Silver (.999) | 31.21 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.21 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#370157 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Golden silhouette of Dame Shirley Bassey, legend around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DAME SHIRLEY BASSEY
MOONRAKER
GOLDFINGER
DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER
SA
Designer: Sue Aperghis
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The sixth Issued as part of the Music Legends series, the coin was issued individual as well as in a coin & stamp cover (Issue Limit 750, sales unknown) it was also struck in a variety of denominations and metals including colourised copper-nickel, colourised silver proof, silver proof and gold proof. Issue limit: 3,260© The Royal Mint, 2023
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design by Dame Shirley Bassey, a renowned Welsh singer, on its reverse side. The design depicts a portrait of King Charles III, surrounded by a pattern of circles and lines that represent the singer's iconic performance style. This coin is a rare and collectible item, with only a limited number produced, making it a valuable addition to any coin collection.
