© The Royal Mint, 2023
© The Royal Mint, 2023
25 Pounds - Charles III Dame Shirley Bassey; Gold Proof
2023 year| Gold (.9999) | 7.8 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 25 Pounds 25 GBP = USD 33 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 7.8 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#370158 |
|---|---|
| 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 issued individual as well as in a coin & stamp cover (Issue Limit 50, 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: 410© The Royal Mint, 2023
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing Dame Shirley Bassey, a renowned Welsh singer, on the reverse side, while the obverse side features an effigy of King Charles III. This coin is a gold proof edition, meaning it has a high level of detail and a mirror-like finish, making it a sought-after collector's item.
