25 Pounds - Elizabeth II (The band Queen; Gold Proof) 2020 front 25 Pounds - Elizabeth II (The band Queen; Gold Proof) 2020 back
25 Pounds - Elizabeth II (The band Queen; Gold Proof) 2020 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2020

25 Pounds - Elizabeth II The band Queen; Gold Proof

2020 year
Gold (.9999) 7.8 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2020
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#208311
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

The instruments of all four founder members of the band: guitar, bass, bass drum, and grand piano.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
QUEEN
CF

Engraver: Chris Facey

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issued as part of the Music Legends series, the coin has a unique surface highlighting on the piano keys – showcasing the opening chords to the piano medley of their most iconic track – Bohemian Rhapsody

The coin was also struck in a variety of denominations and metals including copper-nickel, colourised silver proof, silver proof and gold proof.
Issue Limit: 1,350


© The Royal Mint, 2020

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that combines the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II with the iconic logo of the rock band Queen, to commemorate the band's 50th anniversary. The coin's design is a nod to the enduring legacy of the band and its music, and it is a rare example of a coin that blends traditional numismatic design with popular culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2020  1350 - - - - - -

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