Silver Two Ounces 2020 Music Legends - Queen, Coin from United Kingdom - detailed information

Silver Two Ounces 2020 Music Legends - Queen, Coin from United Kingdom
CoinSilver Two Ounces 2020 Music Legends - Queen

Like many other mints, the Royal Mint issues bullion coins in precious metals, having much higher intrinsic value than their face value. The two ounce (2 oz) silver coins are denominated as Five Pounds (£5).

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 commemorative silver two-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.

The two-ounce coin is the only one in the Queen range to have accents (what the Royal Mint calls "surface animation") on the piano keys on the reverse.

MintRoyal Mint Mint MarkNo mint mark Total Mintage 481
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Obverse
United Kingdom / Silver Two Ounces 2020 Music Legends - Queen - obverse photo

The obverse of the coin depicts the crowned old head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Royal Diamond Diadem crown worn for her Coronation (her effigy known as the "Fifth Portrait").

In small letters below the head, the artist's initials J.C (for Jody Clark).

Running continuously around the effigy is the monarch's legend, followed by the date of issue and the face value: ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2020 ·. Translated from Latin: Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith, followed by the value and denomination in English and the year.

Obverse Inscription ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2020 ·
Reverse
United Kingdom / Silver Two Ounces 2020 Music Legends - Queen - reverse photo

The reverse of the coin shows the instruments played by each founding member of Queen: 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 keys are accented with what the Royal Mint calls "surface animation".

Central, the inscription QUEEN.

In the lower left, the artist's initials CF (for Chris Facey).

The face value and date of issue are on the obverse.

Reverse Inscription QUEEN
EdgeMilledEdge InscriptionNone
Notes

The coin was issued boxed, in Proof FDC grade, Royal Mint product code UK20QU2S, issue price £180.00, issue limit 500.

See also

Queen coins in the first part of the Music Legends collection include:
- 1 kg Gold Proof, Queen 2020
- 5 oz Gold Proof, Queen 2020
- 2 oz Gold Proof, Queen 2020
- 1 oz Gold Proof, Queen 2020
- 1 oz Gold Bullion (Brilliant Uncirculated), Queen 2020
- 1/4 oz Gold Proof, Queen 2020
- 5 oz Silver Proof, Queen 2020
- 2 oz Silver Proof, Queen 2020
- 1 oz Silver Proof (coloured), Queen 2020
- 1 oz Silver Bullion (Brilliant Uncirculated), Queen 2020
- 1/2 oz Silver Proof, Queen 2020
- £5 CuproNickel, Brilliant Uncirculated, Queen 2020

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Silver Two Ounces 2021 White Horse of Hanover, Proof 288 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · FID · DEF · 5 POUNDS ·
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Silver Two Ounces 2020 Music Legends - Queen: Details
CountryUnited Kingdom
CurrencyPound Sterling
Coin TypeSilver Two Ounces (2 oz)
Issued2020
MonarchQueen Elizabeth II
EffigyQueen Elizabeth II - Portrait by Jody Clark (Fifth Portrait)
Face Value5 (x Pound)
Total Mintage481
Mintage Limit500
CurrentYes
Material0.999 Silver
DesignerChris Facey
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size38.6100 mm
Mass62.4200 g
OCC IDRWKZ-EJNC-LDMB-EXGL
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Silver Two Ounces 2020 Music Legends - Queen: Photos
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Silver Two Ounces 2020 Music Legends - Queen: Photo Queen 2020 UK Half Ounce Silver Proof Coin / thumbnail Queen 2020 UK Half Ounce Silver Proof Coin
Copyright: Royal Mint
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Silver Two Ounces 2020 Music Legends - Queen: Photo Queen 2020 UK Half Ounce Silver Proof Coin / thumbnail Queen 2020 UK Half Ounce Silver Proof Coin
Copyright: Royal Mint
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