Coin
50 Pence - Charles III Iron Maiden; Gold (2025) — United Kingdom
United Kingdom • 2025
Overview
A gold 50 Pence Proof coin of the United Kingdom, minted in 2025 as part of the Music Legends series celebrating the band Iron Maiden. The obverse features the uncrowned portrait of King Charles III, while the reverse depicts the iconic Iron Maiden figure 'Eddie' among ruins. Struck in .9999 fine gold, the coin weighs 0.8 grams and has a diameter of 8mm with a reeded edge. Struck as Proof.
Specifications
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Year
- 2025
- Composition
- Gold (.9999)
- Weight
- 0.8 g
- Diameter
- 8 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. Script: Latin Lettering: CHARLES III·D·G·REX·F·D·50 PENCE·2025 MJ Unabridged legend: Charles III Dei Gratia Rex Fidei Defensor Translation: Charles III by the Grace of God King Defender of the Faith Designer: Martin Jennings
Reverse
A depiction of Iron Maiden icon ‘Eddie’, with a gravestone, pyramids and ruins accompanied by the inscription Script: Latin Lettering: IRON MAIDEN EST.1975 IM50 EDDIE RIP Designer: Alberto "Akirant" Quirantes
Collector insights
- Design heritage: Martin Jennings, Alberto "Akirant" Quirantes 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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