| Coin | Gold Ounce 2025 James Bond - 1980s, Bullion |
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Like many other mints, the Royal Mint issues bullion coins in precious metals, having much higher intrinsic value than their face value. The one ounce (1 oz) gold coins are denominated as One Hundred Pounds (£100).
The coins are legal tender but are not intended for circulation. They are targeted at bullion investors or collectors who appreciate the special editions as pieces of art. The coins are typically "one-year" types usually issued in parallel with smaller denominations with the same reverse designs.
This bullion one-ounce gold coin is part of the third out of seven releases marking six decades of James Bond films, and is dedicated to those released in the 1980s.
The mint says about it:
"Honouring Six Decades of 007, Britain’s best-loved secret agent appears again on a bullion coin. The third Bullion coin in the Six Decades of 007 Collection features the memorable Bede BD-5J Acrostar microjet that notably appears in the opening sequence of Octopussy. A timeless investment with enduring appeal, the Bond Films of the 1980s minted Bullion coin is available as fine gold and silver editions enhanced with special finishes, allowing you to connect with this beloved brand and experience the world of 007 for yourself."
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: CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 100 POUNDS ·. Translated from Latin, the legend means: Charles the Third, by the Grace of God, King, Defender of the Faith.
The obverse has a textured background ("guilloche" geometric pattern). |
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The reverse of the coin depicts the Bede BD5J Acrostar plane from the pre-title sequence of Octopussy.
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 1980s (For Your Eyes Only, Octopussy, A View to a Kill, The Living Daylights, and Licence to Kill). "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.
Repeated multiple times in microtext around the rim, 2025 · BOND OF THE 80s · FINE GOLD · 1 OZ 999.9 · (one troy ounce of 99.99% gold).
The face value is on the obverse. |
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| Reverse Inscription |
007 2025 · BOND OF THE 80s · FINE GOLD · 1 OZ 999.9 · |
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| Edge | Milled | Edge Inscription | None |
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| Notes | Finish: bullion (Brilliant Uncirculated).
Packaging: in capsule.
Royal Mint Product Code: JB80251GC.
Release date: October 2024.
Release price: £2,235.25. |
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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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