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Honour one of rock music's most iconic performers with this officially licensed 1/40oz Freddie Mercury gold coin, produced by The Royal Mint in collaboration with Mercury Songs Ltd. Struck in solid 24-carat gold and released to mark forty years since Queen's historic 1985 Live Aid performance, this miniature collector piece features an exclusive design inspired by Denis O'Regan's renowned stage photography, complete with Freddie's signature. Limited to just 1,250 coins worldwide and supplied within a protective display card, this compact edition is an affordable and highly collectable entry into The Royal Mint's official Music Legends series.
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This official UK release honours Freddie Mercury, showing him in a legendary stage pose alongside his signature and a stave evoking his incredible four-octave vocal talent. Inscribed 'FREDDIE MERCURY'. Designed by Henry Gray.
The heads side of this Freddie Mercury coin features the definitive coinage portrait of King Charles III by Martin Jennings, together with an inscription that reads 'CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2025 ·'.
Fortieth-ounce coins are struck in 0.80 grams of solid 999.9 (24-carat) fine gold and offer collectors 1/40 of a troy ounce of pure precious metal. Finished to proof standard, these pieces are UK legal tender with a face value of 50p.
Only 1,250 of these 1/40oz gold coins are authorised for distribution worldwide by The Royal Mint. Limited-edition collectables like this will not be produced again and can be difficult to obtain after the initial release date.
This pre-owned fortieth ounce gold proof Music Legends collectable is supplied sealed in a presentation card printed with information about the coin. The card features a built-in capsule which protects your coin from loss and damage.
