Silver Half Ounce 2020 Music Legends - Queen, Coin from United Kingdom - detailed information
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The half ounce silver piece is a bullion and commemorative denomination issued by the Royal Mint. It is used mostly for Britannia-type coins: British bullion coins issued in gold since 1987 and in silver since 1997. Some of the one-year types are not Britannia-themed though. This commemorative silver half-ounce coin is the first in the "Music Legends" series of coins and celebrates the famous rock band Queen. The "Music Legends" collection from The Royal Mint pays tribute to the bands and artists whose attitude, sound and look came to define each passing decade - a legacy perfectly encapsulated in each coin design. This first coin in the series features one of the most iconic rock bands of all time. Formed in London in the early 1970s, Queen augmented their hard rock sound with pop sensibilities, redefining the genre and elevating it to another level. Recording a string of smash hits, fans flocked to see them live, their foot-stomping anthems and epic ballads delivered with panache by their flamboyant frontman, tragically gone too soon. Hugely anticipated by coin collectors and music fans alike, Queen are celebrated with a design that features the iconic instruments played by each founding member: Brian May’s Red Special guitar, John Deacon’s Fender Precision bass, Roger Taylor’s Ludwig bass drum and Freddie Mercury’s Bechstein grand piano with the opening notes of Bohemian Rhapsody pressed down. The design has been officially approved by Roger Taylor and Brian May. | ||||||||||||
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| Variety | Proof FDC in PNC | |
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| Mintage | Issued: 344 (included in total). Mintage limit: 750 | |
| Details | Proof FDC coin in Philatelic Numismatic Cover (PNC), with five stamps featuring some of Queen’s legendary live shows, postmarked Truro 9.7.2020. The Royal Mint says: Paying homage to the first Queen gig being held in 1970 at Truro City Hall, the Miniature Sheet is cancelled in gold ink with a Truro postmark and includes ‘We Will Rock You’ - the title of Queen’s most iconic anthem. Comes with a £1 Silver Proof coin which depicts the band members’ various instruments - including a piano on which the first three bars of Bohemian Rhapsody are textured, giving the illusion that the keys are being pressed. Packed with images, quotes and journalist Jason Draper’s reflections on how the scope of Queen’s music grew in tandem with the scale of their lives shows - culminating in their legendary Live Aid performance." Royal Mint product code: QUHSPNC. Issue price: £65.00. Issue limit: 750. | |
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| Royal Mint |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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| Currency | Pound Sterling |
| Coin Type | Silver Half Ounce (1/2 oz) |
| Issued | 2020 |
| Monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
| Effigy | Queen Elizabeth II - Portrait by Jody Clark (Fifth Portrait) |
| Face Value | 1 (x Pound) |
| Total Mintage | 16,132 |
| Mintage Limit | 20,000 |
| Current | Yes |
| Material | 0.999 Silver |
| Designer | Chris Facey |
| Technology | Milled (machine-made) |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal Alignment (Axis 0) |
| Size | 27.0000 mm |
| Mass | 15.7100 g |
| OCC ID | GAVP-EXAC-ANWB-OMDY |
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