{"product_id":"2020-queen-quarter-ounce-gold-proof-coin-music-legends","title":"2020 Queen Quarter-Ounce Gold Proof Coin | Music Legends","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eQueen 2020 UK Quarter-Ounce Gold Proof Coin – Music Legends Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u003cstrong\u003eFleur de Coin (FDC)\u003c\/strong\u003e standard — the Royal Mint's own designation for a flawless proof strike, as issued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eCoin Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe first release in The Royal Mint's Music Legends series — Queen were the first band ever on UK coinage\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eReverse design by Chris Facey, officially approved by Brian May and Roger Taylor\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInstruments of all four founding members featured: guitar, bass, drums and piano\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePiano keys detail the opening notes of \"Bohemian Rhapsody\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eObverse: Jody Clark's fifth definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eStruck in 24 carat gold to proof finish, Fleur de Coin (FDC) standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaximum edition of just 1,350 coins worldwide\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSupplied boxed in original Royal Mint presentation case with numbered certificate of authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"spec-table\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Royal Mint, Llantrisant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComposition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e999.9 fine gold (24 carat)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.80 grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.00 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof, Fleur de Coin (FDC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eObverse Designer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJody Clark (fifth portrait)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReverse Designer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChris Facey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdition Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,350 worldwide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePresentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoxed with numbered certificate of authenticity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy This Coin Stands Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eAs UK legal tender gold, this coin is exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents and free from VAT under current investment gold rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Royal Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60326082969934,"sku":"queen-2020-music-legends-quarter-ounce-gold-proof-coin-boxed","price":1190.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/9370\/3246\/files\/queen-2020-music-legends-quarter-ounce-gold-proof-coin-boxed.webp?v=1786095745","url":"https:\/\/www.sovaracoins.com\/products\/2020-queen-quarter-ounce-gold-proof-coin-music-legends","provider":"Sovara Coins LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}