Coin
1000 Pounds - Elizabeth II Elton John; Gold (2020) — United Kingdom
United Kingdom • 2020 • Sp# EJ10, KM# 1957
Overview
A massive 1000 Pounds gold Proof coin of the United Kingdom, issued in 2020 as part of the Music Legends series commemorating Elton John. The obverse features the fifth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark. The reverse, designed by Bradley Morgan Johnson, depicts Elton John's iconic boater hat, glasses, and bow tie set against a Union flag. Composed of .999 fine gold, this substantial piece weighs 1005 grams (over 1 kilogram) and measures 100 mm in diameter, featuring a plain edge with a piano-key pattern. Struck as Proof.
Specifications
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Year
- 2020
- Composition
- Gold (.999)
- Weight
- 1005 g
- Diameter
- 100 mm
- Mint
- Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)
- Shape
- Round
- Technique
- Milled
- References
- Sp# EJ10, KM# 1957
- 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
Elton John's boater hat, glasses and bow tie set against a union flag Script: Latin Lettering: ELTON JOHN BMJ Engraver: Bradley Morgan Johnson
Collector insights
- Design heritage: Jody Clark, Bradley Morgan Johnson 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 (.999) — bullion demand competes with numismatic demand. Weight and fineness (not just face value) drive the melt-value floor.
- Catalogue reference: Listed as
Sp# EJ10, KM# 1957. Use this reference code when cross-checking auction archives, dealer inventories, and standard printed catalogues.
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