Coin
25 Pounds - Elizabeth II David Bowie; Gold (2020) — United Kingdom
United Kingdom • 2020 • Sp# DB6, KM# 1903
Overview
A 25 Pounds non-circulating coin from the United Kingdom, issued in 2020 as part of the Music Legends series commemorating David Bowie. The obverse features the fifth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark. The reverse displays an image of David Bowie with stars and a lightning bolt behind. Struck in .9999 fine gold with a Proof finish, the coin weighs 7.8 grams and has a diameter of 22 mm. Struck as Proof.
Specifications
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Year
- 2020
- Composition
- Gold (.9999)
- Weight
- 7.8 g
- Diameter
- 22 mm
- Mint
- Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)
- Shape
- Round
- Technique
- Milled
- References
- Sp# DB6, KM# 1903
- Issuer
- United Kingdom
Design details
Obverse
Fifth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around.
Reverse
An image of David Bowie, with stars left, lightning bolt behind, legend right
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# DB6, KM# 1903. Use this reference code when cross-checking auction archives, dealer inventories, and standard printed catalogues.
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