25 Pounds - Charles III (George Michael; Gold Proof) 2024 front 25 Pounds - Charles III (George Michael; Gold Proof) 2024 back
25 Pounds - Charles III (George Michael; Gold Proof) 2024 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2024

25 Pounds - Charles III George Michael; Gold Proof

2024 year
Gold (.9999) 7.8 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Charles III (2022-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2024
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
References
Numista
N#404017
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Image of George Michael with guitar strings in background.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GEORGE
MICHAEL
SD

Designer: Sandra Deiana

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issued as part of the Music Legends series, this coin was also struck in coloured copper-nickel, silver and gold. Issue limit: 310

©The Royal Mint, 2024

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of King Charles III, who was previously known as Prince Charles, and was designed by sculptor and coin designer, Ian Rank-Broadley. The coin was issued in 2024 to commemorate the King's 75th birthday.