© The Royal Mint, 2020
© The Royal Mint, 2020
500 Pounds - Elizabeth II James Bond; Gold Proof
2020 year| Gold (.9999) | 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 (.9999) |
| Weight | 156.3 g |
| Diameter | 50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#200034 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Aston Martin DB5 front on with James Bond's famous number plate BMT 216A, above the James Bond logo.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BMT 216A
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.©The Royal Mint, 2020
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
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design depicting James Bond, the famous fictional character created by Ian Fleming, in honor of the 25th anniversary of the Bond film franchise. The coin's design shows Bond standing in front of the Union Jack flag, with his signature gun and a martini glass in hand. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a highly collectible and valuable piece for coin enthusiasts and Bond fans alike.
