Five Pounds 2025 Music Legends - Iron Maiden, Coin from United Kingdom - detailed information

Five Pounds 2025 Music Legends - Iron Maiden, Coin from United Kingdom
CoinFive Pounds 2025 Music Legends - Iron Maiden

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 celebrating British heavy metal group Iron Maiden is part of the eleventh release in the Music Legends coin series by the Royal Mint.

The mint says about it:
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail by contemporary Iron Maiden artist Albert "Akirant" Quirantes, the design features the band's infamous mascot Eddie in a dynamic pose that will strike a chord with fans worldwide. The design features numerous hidden "Easter eggs" referencing the band's illustrious career, albums and world tours - giving collectors plenty to hunt for.

Iron Maiden, who formed in 1975, worked closely with The Royal Mint throughout the design process, ensuring the coin captures the essence of a band whose influence has spanned five decades and counting. With a global footprint that spans the planet, Iron Maiden are one of the biggest success stories in British music, and with the international nature of coin-collecting this new commemorative piece - the first official collectable product to bear the 50th Anniversary logo is sure to delight and excite collectors and fans alike.

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Obverse
United Kingdom / Five Pounds 2025 Music Legends - Iron Maiden - obverse photo

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 · 2025 ·. Translated from Latin, the legend means: Charles the Third, by the Grace of God, King, Defender of the Faith.

Obverse Inscription CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2025 ·
Reverse
United Kingdom / Five Pounds 2025 Music Legends - Iron Maiden - reverse photo

The reverse of the coin depicts the monster Eddie, Iron Maiden's mascot, surrounded by a landscape referencing some of the most popular titles issued by the band through the years.

A tombstone on the left is inscribed with EDDIE RIP. Below right, a poster inscribed with 50.

In tiny letters above a ruined building on the right, IM50 (Iron Maiden 50 years).

Above, the IRON MAIDEN Est. 1975 logo.

The date, face value and denomination are on the obverse.

Reverse Inscription IRON MAIDEN Est. 1975
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Notes

Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated.
Release date: 8 July 2025.

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Five Pounds 2025 Music Legends - Iron Maiden: Known varieties
Variety In presentation folder
Images United Kingdom / Five Pounds 2025 Music Legends - Iron Maiden / In presentation folder - obverse photo United Kingdom / Five Pounds 2025 Music Legends - Iron Maiden / In presentation folder - reverse photo
Mintage Issued: unknown
Details

Royal Mint Product Code: UK25IMBU. Release price: £18.50.

Variety Coloured Reverse
Images United Kingdom / Five Pounds 2025 Music Legends - Iron Maiden / Coloured Reverse - obverse photo United Kingdom / Five Pounds 2025 Music Legends - Iron Maiden / Coloured Reverse - reverse photo
Mintage Issued: unknown. Mintage limit: 12,510
Details

Brilliant Uncirculated coin in a presentation folder, with a coloured reverse.

Royal Mint Product Code: UK25IMBC. Limited edition: 12,500. Maximum coin mintage: 12,510. Release price: £29.50.

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Five Pounds 2025 Music Legends - Iron Maiden: Details
CountryUnited Kingdom
CurrencyPound Sterling
Coin TypeCrown (Five Pounds)
Issued2025
MonarchKing Charles III
EffigyKing Charles III - First Portrait
Face Value5 (x Pound)
Mintageunknown
CurrentYes
MaterialCuproNickel
DesignerAlberto Quirantes
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size38.6100 mm
Thickness2.8900 mm
Mass28.2800 g
OCC IDDKLM-OMKC-KLQK-ONZB
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