Coin
200 Pounds - Charles III Freddie Mercury; Gold (2025) — United Kingdom
United Kingdom • 2025
Overview
A gold Proof 200 Pounds non-circulating coin from the United Kingdom, issued in 2025. The obverse features an uncrowned portrait of King Charles III facing left, designed by Martin Jennings. The reverse showcases a depiction of iconic rock musician Freddie Mercury along with his signature, designed by Henry Gray. Struck by the Royal Mint in .9999 fine gold, the coin weighs 62.42 grams and has a reeded edge. Struck as Proof.
Specifications
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Year
- 2025
- Composition
- Gold (.9999)
- Weight
- 62.42 g
- Diameter
- 40 mm
- Mint
- Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)
- Shape
- Round
- Technique
- Milled
- Issuer
- United Kingdom
Design details
Obverse
Uncrowned portrait of King Charles III left, legend and date around.
Reverse
A depiction of Freddie Mercury with his signature, legend right.
Collector insights
- Design heritage: Martin Jennings, Henry Gray 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.
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