Coin
25 Pounds - Elizabeth II The Rolling Stones; Gold (2022) — United Kingdom
United Kingdom • 2022 • Sp# RS5
Overview
A 2022 gold Proof 25 Pounds non-circulating commemorative coin from the United Kingdom celebrating the 60th anniversary of The Rolling Stones. The obverse presents the fifth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II designed by Jody Clark, while the reverse features a silhouette of the band designed by Hannah Phizacklea. Composed of .9999 fine gold, the coin weighs 7.8 grams and has a diameter of 22mm with a reeded edge. Minted at the Royal Mint. Struck as Proof.
Specifications
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Year
- 2022
- Composition
- Gold (.9999)
- Weight
- 7.8 g
- Diameter
- 22 mm
- Mint
- Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)
- Shape
- Round
- Technique
- Milled
- References
- Sp# RS5
- 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·2022 J.C Unabridged legend: Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix Translation: Elizabeth II by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith Designer: Jody Clark
Reverse
Silhouette of the band, lettering above, anniversary dates below. Script: Latin Lettering: the Rolling Stones HP '66-'22 Designer: Hannah Phizacklea
Collector insights
- Design heritage: Jody Clark, Hannah Phizacklea 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# RS5. Use this reference code when cross-checking auction archives, dealer inventories, and standard printed catalogues.
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