Coin
1000 Pounds - Elizabeth II David Bowie; Gold (2020) — United Kingdom
United Kingdom • 2020 • Sp# DB10, KM# 1959
Overview
A 1000 Pounds Proof coin of the United Kingdom, issued in 2020 to honor David Bowie as part of the Music Legends series. Struck in .9999 fine gold by the Royal Mint, it weighs 1005 grams and measures 100 mm in diameter. The obverse features the fifth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse displays an image of David Bowie accompanied by stars and a lightning bolt. Both sides were designed by Jody Clark. Struck as Proof.
Specifications
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Year
- 2020
- Composition
- Gold (.9999)
- Weight
- 1005 g
- Diameter
- 100 mm
- Mint
- Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)
- Shape
- Round
- Technique
- Milled
- References
- Sp# DB10, KM# 1959
- Issuer
- United Kingdom
Design details
Obverse
Fifth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around. Script: Latin Lettering: ELIZABETH II·D·G·REG·F·D·1000 POUNDS·2020 J.C Unabridged legend: Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix Translation: Elizabeth II by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith Engraver: Jody Clark
Reverse
An image of David Bowie, with stars left, lightning bolt behind, legend right Script: Latin Lettering: BOWIE JC Engraver: Jody Clark
Collector insights
- Design heritage: Jody Clark is credited as the designer for the Non-circulating coins series. Designer attribution helps distinguish this issue from later restrikes or unofficial copies that reuse only the motif.
- Struck at: Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date). Confirm the mintmark on your example before comparing prices — same-year issues from different mints often trade at very different levels.
- Gold issue: Gold (.9999) — bullion demand competes with numismatic demand. Weight and fineness (not just face value) drive the melt-value floor.
- Catalogue reference: Listed as
Sp# DB10, KM# 1959. Use this reference code when cross-checking auction archives, dealer inventories, and standard printed catalogues.
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