© The Royal Mint, 2023
© The Royal Mint, 2023
5 Pounds - Charles III Bond Films of the 1960s; Silver Proof
2023 year| Silver (.999) | 62.86 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 | 5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.54 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 62.86 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#387269 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
A depiction of James Bond flying a microlight from the movie 'You Only Live Twice', set against a background of James Bond titles from the 1960s and the inscription '007'.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 007
Designers: Matthew Dent, Christian Davies
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The first release to commemorate the six decades of James Bond. The coin includes the title of James Bond films over the 1960s. The design was issued in various denominations and metals. Issue limit: 760.
© The Royal Mint, 2023
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features an image of Charles III, who is not a real person but a fictional character from the James Bond film series. The coin is a tribute to the Bond films of the 1960s and features a design inspired by the opening credit sequences of the films.
