A new addition to The Royal Mint’s James Bond collection for 2021: the Laura Clancy's DB5 design on a ten oz silver proof coin.
The James Bond Collection
Struck to coincide with the release of No Time To Die - the 25th Bond film - The Royal Mint's James Bond collection celebrates the glamour, technology and iconic imagery of 007.
The initial 2020 release in the series featured a group of three officially licensed designs, created by Matt Dent and Christian Davies, named Bond, James Bond; Pay Attention 007 and Shaken, Not Stirred. The Special Issue collection joined these coins later as well as a range of Bond-themed bullion bars. Ten ounce gold and silver coins joined the collection in 2021.
All The Royal Mint's James Bond coins draw on the style and thrills of the long-running series which began with the publication of Casino Royale in 1952. Ian Fleming's creation has inspired a vast range of collectors items but this series represents the first time 007 has starred on British currency.
007 Special Issue Coins
The sleek reverse design of Special Issue James Bond coins are the work of Royal Mint engraver Laura Clancy. She's previously worked on the Portrait of Britain series and 2018 Remembrance coins.
Speaking about her creation, Clancy said:
'I am so excited to have designed the James Bond Special Issue coins. I love Bond films and always have; I grew up watching these films … When it came to designing one coin, the challenge wasn’t how to research but how to capture all my thoughts and excitement for the subject into one viewpoint.'
She chose to feature Bond's famous Aston Martin DB5 with its BMT 216A number plate. This instantly recognisable vehicle appears at the centre of a gun barrel motif with the 007 logo below. It's an elegant design that utilises the iconic imagery of the films to great effect.
Clancy's design is paired with Jody Clark's portrait of Her Majesty the Queen.
Royal Mint Collector's Pieces
The 2020 James Bond 007 Special Issue 10 Ounce Silver Proof is from an extremely limited run: only 130 were made available. It’s among the scarcest releases in the Special Issue collection which also included gold proof pieces and One Ounce, Two Ounce and One Kilo gold coins.
Additionally the design was made available on large gold coins, including an enormous 7 Kilo piece (among the largest ever produced by The Royal Mint) and an issue of seven 2 kg collectors pieces.
This Ten Ounce James Bond Special Issue coin is struck in 312.59 grams of 999.9 fine silver. It has a face value of Ten Pounds and measures an impressive 65.00 millimetres across. Struck to proof standard, this extraordinary coin is offered in its original bespoke packaging with its numbered certificate of authenticity.
Steeped in more than 1,100 years of history, The Royal Mint supplies all of the United Kingdom's coinage as well as currency for nations around the world. Renown for craftsmanship and thoughtful design, The Royal Mint also produces commemorative coins, favoured by investors and collectors.
A Millennia of Minting
Founded in the reign of Alfred the Great, around the year 886, The Royal Mint was originally one of several mints which were centralised to London in 1279. For more than 800 years the Mint was based at the Tower of London before moving to Royal Mint Court where it remained until the 1960s.
The Royal Mint has always been on the forefront of economic, technical and artistic innovation. Its skilled craftsmen minted coins that would reach the far corners of the British Empire, establishing the image and reputation of Britain for all whose pockets they ended up in.
In 2010 The Royal Mint became a limited company owned by Her Majesty’s Treasury. In recent years the Mint has struck medals for the 2012 London Olympic Games and opened a visitor centre, The Royal Mint Experience, in Llantrisant, Wales: the current home of The Royal Mint.
Collecting and Investing
The Royal Mint's commemorative and bullion coins – often minted to mark important national events and anniversaries – are not intended for circulation. They might look like ordinary coins but they are generally worth much more, thanks to their scarcity, finish and composition.
Most commemorative coins produced by The Royal Mint are available in a range of striking standards including Gold Proof, Silver Proof, Brilliant Uncirculated and Bullion. Some are also available in collectors sets. Gold and Silver Proof coins are minted in small numbers, making them rare and desirable.
The Royal Mint's commemorative coins are both VAT-free and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) exempt, making them an attractive and valuable investment. Whether you are diversifying your investments or simply appreciate world-class design, commemorative coins from The Royal Mint are a great buy.
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