© The Royal Mint, 2021
© The Royal Mint, 2021
500 Pounds - Elizabeth II James Bond; Gold Piedfort
2021 year| Gold (.9999) | 312.59 g | 65 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2021 |
| Value | 500 Pounds 500 GBP = USD 654 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 312.59 g |
| Diameter | 65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#333985 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aston Martin DB5 front on with James Bond's famous number plate BMT 216A, above the James Bond logo.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
A 4269 00
LC
007 TM
Engraver: Laura Clancy
Edge
Reeded
Comment
In 2020, intended to coincide with the launch of the new James Bond 007 movie No Time to Die, the Royal Mint released a Limited Special Issue James Bond 007 Aston Martin DB5 £500 Five Hundred Pound Gold Proof Coin struck in solid 999.9 fine gold weighing five ounces of pure gold. As it turned out, the movie launch was actually delayed due to the international Covid-19 pandemic.Note - this piedfort has a different number plate on the car to the proof version.
The coin was also struck in a variety of denominations and metals including copper-nickel, silver proof and gold proof.
Issue Limit: 64
Interesting fact
The 500 Pounds - Elizabeth II (James Bond; Gold Piedfort) 2021 coin from the United Kingdom is an interesting collector's item for James Bond fans, as it features an image of the iconic spy in a tuxedo, holding a martini glass. The coin is made of 99.99% gold and weighs 312.59 grams, making it a valuable addition to any collection.
