Coin | Five Pounds 2024 James Bond - 2000s |
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At the time of decimalisation in 1971, the United Kingdom Crown coin (equal to 5 shillings) was redenominated as a 25p coin and pieces struck prior to 1990 - all the way back to 1818 - continue to be legal tender for that amount. The old denomination had been a regular circulating coin in the 19th century, but in the 20th century it became more of a commemorative denomination.
The Royal Mint continued issuing commemorative coins in the same format - using the traditional coin dimensions, but in copper-nickel. These were initially also denominated as 25 pence but the "Crown" was changed in 1990 to a commemorative £5 (five pound) coin, having the same dimensions and weight but with a face value twenty times as great.
The denomination is used to mark special occasions, usually royal in theme, rather than for use in general circulation. Although not circulating, these coins are legal tender.
This commemorative £5 Crown-sized coin is part of the fifth out of seven releases marking six decades of James Bond films, and is dedicated to those released in the 2000s.
The mint says about it: "For more than 60 years, James Bond has wowed cinema-goers worldwide with his trademark blend of wit, action and espionage. A global sensation known around the world, the iconic secret agent has become as ingrained in British culture as any other character in movie history. Starting with the 1960s, each coin explores a different decade of the 007 films and features an iconic scene from that decade of Bond."
This coin features the memorable hovercraft that appears in the opening sequence of Die Another Day.
The series was designed by Matthew Dent and Christian Davies, who also designed an earlier James Bond range issued by the Royal Mint between 2020 and 2022 (on coins and non-legal tender bullion), |
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The obverse of the coin displays the first definitive portrait of King Charles III, which shows his bare (uncrowned) head facing left.
Below the neck truncation in tiny letters, the artist's initials MJ (for Martin Jennings).
Around, the monarch's legend followed by the face value and date of issue: CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2024 ·. Translated from Latin, the legend means: Charles the Third, by the Grace of God, King, Defender of the Faith.
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The reverse of the coin depicts James Bond in a Griffon 2000TD hovercraft, from the opening sequence of Die Another Day.
Below, the 007 logo of the franchise, with the 7 being in the shape of a pistol.
In microtext in the background, repeated multiple the names of all the James Bond movies released in the 2000s (Die Another Day, Casino Royale, and Quantum of Solace). "Hidden" in the mictotext (on the second line below the 007 logo), the designer's initials, CD for Christian Davies and MD for Matthew (Matt) Dent.
The rim features the spiraling rifling of a gun barrel, which is another hallmark of the series.
The face value and date of issue are on the obverse. |
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Edge | Milled | Edge Inscription | None |
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Notes | Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated. Packaging: in presentation folder. Royal Mint Product Code: UK24B0BU. Release date: 28 May 2024. Release price: £15.50. |
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See also |
Coins in the Six Decades of 007 (James Bond) series include: - 2 oz Gold Proof, Bond Films of the 1960s, 2023 - 1 oz Gold Proof, Bond Films of the 1960s, 2023 - 1 oz Gold Bullion, Bond Films of the 1960s, 2024 - 1/4 oz Gold Proof, Bond Films of the 1960s, 2023 - 5 oz Silver Proof, Bond Films of the 1960s, 2023 - 2 oz Silver Proof, Bond Films of the 1960s, 2023 - 1 oz Silver Proof, Bond Films of the 1960s, 2023 - 1 oz Silver Bullion, Bond Films of the 1960s, 2024 - £5 Copper-Nickel, Bond Films of the 1960s, 2023 - 2 oz Gold Proof, Bond Films of the 1970s, 2023 - 1 oz Gold Proof, Bond Films of the 1970s, 2023 - 1 oz Gold Bullion, Bond Films of the 1970s, 2024 - 1/4 oz Gold Proof, Bond Films of the 1970s, 2023 - 5 oz Silver Proof, Bond Films of the 1970s, 2023 - 2 oz Silver Proof, Bond Films of the 1970s, 2023 - 1 oz Silver Proof, Bond Films of the 1970s, 2023 - 1 oz Silver Bullion, Bond Films of the 1970s, 2024 - £5 Copper-Nickel, Bond Films of the 1970s, 2023 - 2 oz Gold Proof, Bond Films of the 1980s, 2024 - 1 oz Gold Proof, Bond Films of the 1980s, 2024 - 1 oz Gold Bullion, Bond Films of the 1980s, 2025 - 1/4 oz Gold Proof, Bond Films of the 1980s, 2024 - 5 oz Silver Proof, Bond Films of the 1980s, 2024 - 2 oz Silver Proof, Bond Films of the 1980s, 2024 - 1 oz Silver Proof, Bond Films of the 1980s, 2024 - 1 oz Gold Proof, Bond Films of the 1990s, 2024 - 1 oz Silver Bullion, Bond Films of the 1980s, 2025 - £5 Copper-Nickel, Bond Films of the 1980s, 2024 - 2 oz Gold Proof, Bond Films of the 1990s, 2024 - 1/4 oz Gold Proof, Bond Films of the 1990s, 2024 - 5 oz Silver Proof, Bond Films of the 1990s, 2024 - 2 oz Silver Proof, Bond Films of the 1990s, 2024 - 1 oz Silver Proof, Bond Films of the 1990s, 2024 - £5 Copper-Nickel, Bond Films of the 1990s, 2024 - 2 oz Gold Proof, Bond Films of the 2000s, 2024 - 1 oz Gold Proof, Bond Films of the 2000s, 2024 - 1/4 oz Gold Proof, Bond Films of the 2000s, 2024 - 5 oz Silver Proof, Bond Films of the 2000s, 2024 - 2 oz Silver Proof, Bond Films of the 2000s, 2024 - 1 oz Silver Proof, Bond Films of the 2000s, 2024 - £5 Copper-Nickel, Bond Films of the 2000s, 2024 - 2 oz Gold Proof, Bond Films of the 2010s, 2024 - 1 oz Gold Proof, Bond Films of the 2010s, 2024 - 1/4 oz Gold Proof, Bond Films of the 2010s, 2024 - 5 oz Silver Proof, Bond Films of the 2010s, 2024 - 2 oz Silver Proof, Bond Films of the 2010s, 2024 - 1 oz Silver Proof, Bond Films of the 2010s, 2024 - £5 Copper-Nickel, Bond Films of the 2010s, 2024 - 2 oz Gold Proof, Six Decades of James Bond - Completer Coin, 2024 - 1 oz Gold Proof, Six Decades of James Bond - Completer Coin, 2024 - 1/4 oz Gold Proof, Six Decades of James Bond - Completer Coin, 2024 - 5 oz Silver Proof, Six Decades of James Bond - Completer Coin, 2024 - 2 oz Silver Proof, Six Decades of James Bond - Completer Coin, 2024 - 1 oz Silver Proof, Six Decades of James Bond - Completer Coin, 2024 - £5 Copper-Nickel, Six Decades of James Bond - Completer Coin, 2024
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