Coin
500 Pounds - Elizabeth II The band Queen; Gold (2020) — United Kingdom
United Kingdom • 2020 • Sp# QN3, KM# 1950
Overview
A 500 Pounds Gold Proof coin from the United Kingdom, minted in 2020 as part of the Music Legends series to commemorate the band Queen. The obverse features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse depicts the instruments of the band's four founders. Struck in .9999 fine gold by the Royal Mint. Struck as Proof.
Specifications
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Year
- 2020
- Composition
- Gold (.9999)
- Weight
- 156.3 g
- Diameter
- 50 mm
- Mint
- Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)
- Shape
- Round
- Technique
- Milled
- References
- Sp# QN3, KM# 1950
- 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·500 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
The instruments of all four founder members of the band: guitar, bass, bass drum, and grand piano. Script: Latin Lettering: QUEEN CF Engraver: Chris Facey
Collector insights
- Design heritage: Jody Clark, Chris Facey 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# QN3, KM# 1950. Use this reference code when cross-checking auction archives, dealer inventories, and standard printed catalogues.
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