There are millions of Queen fans around the world and this wonderful coin, minted only in 53 pieces, is dedicated to the incredible and iconic British band.
Several Silver and Gold coins of different weights have been created to celebrate the famous Queen band but this 2 oz Gold coin is the most exclusive.
A very interesting thing is the mintage: only 53 minted pieces. Why?
Because the number 53 is the same number of hits Queen had in the UK charts!
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The ReverseThe reverse of the coin, by Chris Facey, shows the instruments used by each member of the band: 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. The piano has keys pressed to show the opening notes of Bohemian Rhapsody. The band name and the mic-stand that Freddie Mercury used complete the design. The design was approved by band members Roger Taylor and Brian May. |
The ObverseThe obverse of the coin features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II designed by Jody Clark and the inscriptions: “ELIZABETH II” – the name of the Queen, “D·G·REG·F·D” – the latin acronym that stands for: Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensor and “2020” – the year of issue and “200 POUNDS” – the face value. |
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This incredible coin is part of the series entitled “Music Legends,” which honours some of the world’s best and most admired music. Launching this groundbreaking series is the marvellous Queen band and it is the first time that a British band has been celebrated on British coinage. The Queen coin has an unusual sounding surface animation that appears to play the opening chords of It sounds so fascinating!
If you're a true Queen fan, don't you think this incredible coin must be in your hands? |
There are millions of Queen fans around the world and this wonderful coin, minted only in 53 pieces, is dedicated to the incredible and iconic British band.
Several Silver and Gold coins of different weights have been created to celebrate the famous Queen band but this 2 oz Gold coin is the most exclusive.
A very interesting thing is the mintage: only 53 minted pieces. Why?
Because the number 53 is the same number of hits Queen had in the UK charts!
The Reverse
The reverse of the coin, by Chris Facey, shows the instruments used by each member of the band: 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. The piano has keys pressed to show the opening notes of Bohemian Rhapsody. The band name and the mic-stand that Freddie Mercury used complete the design. The design was approved by band members Roger Taylor and Brian May.
The obverse of the coin features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II designed by Jody Clark and the inscriptions: “ELIZABETH II” – the name of the Queen, “D·G·REG·F·D” – the latin acronym that stands for: Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensor and “2020” – the year of issue and “200 POUNDS” – the face value.
This incredible coin is part of the series entitled “Music Legends,” which honours some of the world’s best and most admired music. Launching this groundbreaking series is the marvellous Queen band and it is the first time that a British band has been celebrated on British coinage. The Queen coin has an unusual sounding surface animation that appears to play the opening chords of Bohemian Rhapsody. It sounds so fascinating!
If you're a true Queen fan, don't you think this incredible coin must be in your hands?
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