500 Pounds - Elizabeth II (The band Queen; Gold Proof) 2020 front 500 Pounds - Elizabeth II (The band Queen; Gold Proof) 2020 back
500 Pounds - Elizabeth II (The band Queen; Gold Proof) 2020 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2020

500 Pounds - Elizabeth II The band Queen; Gold Proof

2020 year
Gold (.9999) 156.3 g 50 mm
Description
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 654
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
References
Numista
N#271089
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

The instruments of all four founder members of the band: guitar, bass, bass drum, and grand piano.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
QUEEN
CF

Engraver: Chris Facey

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

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that combines the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II with the iconic logo of the rock band Queen, to commemorate the band's 50th anniversary. The coin's design is a nod to the band's legendary status and enduring impact on music history.