© The Royal Mint, 2020
© The Royal Mint, 2020
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II David Bowie; Silver Proof
2020 year| Silver (.999) | 62.42 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 62.42 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#268618 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
An image of David Bowie, with stars left, lightning bolt behind, legend right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BOWIE
JC
Engraver: Jody Clark
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issued as part of the Music Legends series, 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: 550©The Royal Mint, 2020
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the life and legacy of the legendary musician David Bowie. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse features an image of Bowie in his iconic "Ziggy Stardust" persona, along with the inscription "David Bowie 1947-2016" and the coin's denomination. The coin was issued in 2020 as a tribute to Bowie's contributions to music and popular culture, and it is considered a rare and collectible item among coin enthusiasts and fans of the artist.
