© The Royal Mint, 2020
© The Royal Mint, 2020
500 Pounds - Elizabeth II Elton John; Gold Proof
2020 year| Gold (.999) | 156.3 g | 50 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| Value | 500 Pounds 500 GBP = USD 655 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 156.3 g |
| Diameter | 50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#240527 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Elton John’s boater hat, glasses and bow tie set against a union flag.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ELTON JOHN
BMJ
Engraver: Bradley Morgan Johnson
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: 50.©The Royal Mint, 2020
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design depicting Elton John in his iconic pose, playing the piano, while the background is a pattern of piano keys. This design was created by sculptor and designer, Timothy Noad, and it's the first time that Elton John has been featured on a British coin.
