Gold Fortieth-Ounce 2025 Music Legends - Iron Maiden, Coin from United Kingdom - detailed information

Gold Fortieth-Ounce 2025 Music Legends - Iron Maiden, Coin from United Kingdom
CoinGold Fortieth-Ounce 2025 Music Legends - Iron Maiden

Like many other mints, the Royal Mint issues bullion coins in precious metals, having much higher intrinsic value than their face value. The one-fortieth ounce (1/40 oz) gold coins are denominated as Fifty Pence (50p) and have been issued since 2014.

These tiny coins are legal tender but are not intended for circulation. They are targeted at collectors who appreciate the special editions as pieces of art. The coins are typically "one-year" types usually issued in parallel with other denominations with the same reverse designs.

This commemorative fortieth-ounce gold 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 / Gold Fortieth-Ounce 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 · 50 PENCE · 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 · 50 PENCE · 2025 ·
Reverse
United Kingdom / Gold Fortieth-Ounce 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: Proof FDC.
Packaging: in themed blister card.
Limited Edition: 1,000. Maximum Coin Mintage: 1,010.
Royal Mint Product Code: UK25IM40G.
Release date: 8 July 2025.
Release price: £120.00.

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Iron Maiden coins in the eleventh part of the Music Legends collection include:
- 1/40 oz Gold Proof, Iron Maiden, 2025
- 5 oz Silver Proof, Iron Maiden, 2025
- 2 oz Silver Proof, Iron Maiden, 2025
- 1 oz Silver Proof Coloured, Iron Maiden, 2025
- £5 CuproNickel (with coloured version) Brilliant Uncirculated, Iron Maiden, 2025

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Gold Fortieth-Ounce 2014 Britannia 5,746 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait ELIZABETH ' II ' D ' G REG ' FID ' DEF ' 50 ' PENCE '
Gold Fortieth-Ounce 2015 Britannia 3,213 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 50 PENCE ·
Gold Fortieth-Ounce 2016 Britannia 1,621 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 50 PENCE ·
Gold Fortieth-Ounce 2017 Britannia 1,070 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 50 PENCE ·
Gold Fortieth-Ounce 2018 Britannia 167 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 50 PENCE ·
Gold Fortieth-Ounce 2019 Britannia 165 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 50 PENCE ·
Gold Fortieth-Ounce 2020 Britannia 1,248 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 50 PENCE ·
Gold Fortieth-Ounce 2021 Britannia 150 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 50 PENCE ·
Gold Fortieth-Ounce 2022 Britannia 149 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 50 PENCE ·
Gold Fortieth-Ounce 2023 Britannia 175 King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2023 ·
Gold Fortieth-Ounce 2023 King Charles III Coronation 3,033 King Charles III - First Crowned Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2023 ·
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Gold Fortieth-Ounce 2024 Year of the Dragon 2,898 King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2024 ·
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Gold Fortieth-Ounce 2024 National Gallery (2,034) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2024 ·
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Gold Fortieth-Ounce 2025 Music Legends - Iron Maiden (1,010) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2025 ·
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Gold Fortieth-Ounce 2025 Music Legends - Iron Maiden: Details
CountryUnited Kingdom
CurrencyPound Sterling
Coin TypeGold Fortieth-Ounce (1/40 oz)
Issued2025
MonarchKing Charles III
EffigyKing Charles III - First Portrait
Face Value50 (x Penny)
Mintageunknown
Mintage Limit1,010
CurrentYes
Material0.9999 Gold
DesignerAlberto Quirantes
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size8.0000 mm
Mass0.8000 g
OCC IDYRVP-EVRC-XYVG-EDQG
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