© The Royal Mint, 2023
© The Royal Mint, 2023
200 Pounds - Charles III Dame Shirley Bassey; Gold Proof
2023 year| Gold (.9999) | 62.42 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 200 Pounds 200 GBP = USD 262 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 62.42 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#370160 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
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 also struck in a variety of denominations and metals including colourised copper-nickel, colourised silver proof, silver proof and gold proof. Issue limit: 80© The Royal Mint, 2023
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design by acclaimed sculptor and artist, Dame Shirley Bassey. The coin's reverse side showcases a portrait of King Charles III, while the obverse side features a design inspired by the King's passion for the arts, specifically music. The coin's gold proof finish adds an extra layer of elegance and sophistication to the design, making it a truly special collector's item.
