Coin
25 Pounds - Elizabeth II Elton John; Gold (2020) — United Kingdom
United Kingdom • 2020 • Sp# EJ6, KM# 1904
Overview
A gold 25 Pounds non-circulating commemorative Proof coin of the United Kingdom, minted in 2020 celebrating Elton John as part of the Music Legends series. 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 boater hat, glasses, and bow tie against a Union Jack backdrop. Composed of .9999 gold, it weighs 7.8 grams with a diameter of 22mm and has a reeded edge. 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# EJ6, KM# 1904
- 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·25 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 coin 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# EJ6, KM# 1904. Use this reference code when cross-checking auction archives, dealer inventories, and standard printed catalogues.
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