2020 Queen Quarter-Ounce Gold Proof Coin | Music Legends
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Queen 2020 UK Quarter-Ounce Gold Proof Coin – Music Legends Series
This quarter-ounce gold proof coin launched The Royal Mint's Music Legends series, making Queen the first band ever to feature on official UK coinage. Struck to mark the band's 50th anniversary, the reverse — designed by Chris Facey — pays tribute to all four founding members through their instruments: Brian May's self-built "Red Special" guitar, John Deacon's Fender Precision bass, Roger Taylor's Ludwig bass drum, and Freddie Mercury's Bechstein grand piano, its keys pressed down to the opening notes of "Bohemian Rhapsody". The word "QUEEN" sits at the centre, underlined by a microphone stand, and the design carried official approval from surviving band members Brian May and Roger Taylor.
The obverse carries Jody Clark's fifth definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This coin is supplied boxed in its original Royal Mint presentation case with a numbered certificate of authenticity, to Fleur de Coin (FDC) standard — the Royal Mint's own designation for a flawless proof strike, as issued.
Coin Highlights
- The first release in The Royal Mint's Music Legends series — Queen were the first band ever on UK coinage
- Reverse design by Chris Facey, officially approved by Brian May and Roger Taylor
- Instruments of all four founding members featured: guitar, bass, drums and piano
- Piano keys detail the opening notes of "Bohemian Rhapsody"
- Obverse: Jody Clark's fifth definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II
- Struck in 24 carat gold to proof finish, Fleur de Coin (FDC) standard
- Maximum edition of just 1,350 coins worldwide
- Supplied boxed in original Royal Mint presentation case with numbered certificate of authenticity
Specifications
| Year | 2020 |
| Mint | The Royal Mint, Llantrisant |
| Composition | 999.9 fine gold (24 carat) |
| Weight | 7.80 grams |
| Diameter | 22.00 mm |
| Finish | Proof, Fleur de Coin (FDC) |
| Obverse Designer | Jody Clark (fifth portrait) |
| Reverse Designer | Chris Facey |
| Edition Size | 1,350 worldwide |
| Presentation | Boxed with numbered certificate of authenticity |
Why This Coin Stands Out
As the coin that launched the entire Music Legends series, this piece holds a genuine "first of its kind" status — the first time a British rock band appeared on official UK coinage. With official approval from the band themselves and a maximum edition of 1,350, it's a natural starting point for anyone collecting the series, and a strong standalone piece for Queen fans.
As UK legal tender gold, this coin is exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents and free from VAT under current investment gold rules.
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