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Mark fifty years of heavy metal mayhem with this official Iron Maiden £5 brilliant uncirculated coin, struck by The Royal Mint to celebrate the band's five-decade reign. Featuring Eddie in a fierce new design by longtime Iron Maiden illustrator Alberto 'Akirant' Quirantes, this UK Five Pound coin brings the band's legacy to life with dynamic artwork and subtle nods to legendary albums and tours. Struck in durable cupro-nickel and finished to a brilliant uncirculated standard, this is the ideal piece for fans who want an affordable, display-ready tribute with genuine Royal Mint pedigree. Whether you're just starting your collection or adding to a growing hoard of music memorabilia, this Iron Maiden BU coin offers a bold, accessible way to celebrate 50 years of British metal.
Issued as part of The Royal Mint's popular Music Legends collection, this release honours Iron Maiden as one of Britain's loudest cultural exports, celebrating their influence on metal, stagecraft, and generations of fans since 1975.
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The coin's reverse showcases Eddie the Head in a new composition by Iron Maiden's own artist, Alberto 'Akirant' Quirantes. The design includes hidden references to fan-favourite albums, with the inscription: 'IRON MAIDEN Est. 1975'.
The obverse bears the official UK coin portrait of King Charles III, created by Martin Jennings, and introduced in 2023. The inscription reads 'CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2025'.
Struck in cupro-nickel to The Royal Mint's popular brilliant uncirculated standard, this £5 coin offers crisper detail than circulating currency and comes mounted in a colourful, Iron Maiden-themed display card.
Officially licensed and produced by The Royal Mint, this BU coin is the perfect way for fans to mark Iron Maiden's 50th anniversary and makes a great gift for serious heavy metal fans.
