© The Royal Mint, 2022
© The Royal Mint, 2022
500 Pounds - Elizabeth II The Rolling Stones; Gold Proof
2022 year| Gold (.9999) | 156.3 g | 50 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2022 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#348368 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Silhouette of the band, lettering above, anniversary dates below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
the
Rolling Stones
HP
'66-'22
Designer: Hannah Phizacklea
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Created in partnership with The Rolling Stones to commemorate the band's 60th anniversary and issued as part of the Music Legends series, the coin was also struck in a variety of denominations and metals including copper-nickel, colourised copper-nickel, colourised silver proof and gold proof. Issue limit: 36.©The Royal Mint, 2022
This strike was issued after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II but the design continued to bear the image of The Queen, in support of His Majesty the King's ambition for a sustainable transition. This ensured minimal environmental impact as the designs, tools and packaging for these products had already been produced.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Rolling Stones, one of the most influential rock bands in history. The coin's reverse side features an image of the band's iconic tongue and lips logo, along with the inscription "The Rolling Stones 1962-2022." This design was created specifically for this coin by the band's lead singer, Mick Jagger, and is not found on any other coin or currency.
