2020 UK Queen CERTIFIED BU £5
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2020 UK Queen CERTIFIED BU £5

A fitting tribute to one of the most iconic and influential bands in British history, this is the first-time ever Queen have featured on a coin AND the first-time ever any band has featured on UK coinage.

Remarkably, it has been such a hit with collectors the Gold One Ounce, Gold Quarter Ounce and Silver One Ounce SOLD OUT at The Royal Mint in UNDER 24 HOURS! 

A fitting tribute to the bands unique sound that propelled them to global stardom, this exciting new coin is full of numismatic firsts:

  • The first-time ever Queen have featured on a coin worldwide.
  • The first-time ever a British band has been celebrated on UK coinage.
  • The first in The Royal Mint's MUSIC LEGENDS £5 series celebrating British music legends.

The Design

The £5 coin features a design by Chris Facey, showcasing the iconic instruments of all four founder members of the band: Britain May’s Red Special guitar, John Deacon’s Fender Precision Bass™, Roger Taylor’s Ludwig™ bass drum, and Freddy Mercury’s Bechstein™ grand piano.

What’s more, the intricate design shows the grand piano with the opening notes of Queen’s world-famous anthem Bohemian Rhapsody pressed down.

This design has been officially approved by band members Brian May and Roger Taylor to truly capture the essence of the band’s legacy.

A genuine numismatic first – secure yours today

A fitting tribute to one of the most iconic and influential bands in British history, this is the first-time ever Queen have featured on a coin AND the first-time ever any band has featured on UK coinage.

Your UK £5 has been struck to superior Brilliant Uncirculated quality and protectively encapsulated in official Change Checker packaging, preserving its quality forever.  

This coin is no longer available at The Royal Mint, so don't miss the chance to secure yours in Brilliant Uncirculated quality, whilst stocks last!



Click here to own the Complete UK Music Legends Set for JUST £60 (+p&p) >>

Order Ref 185/594V/9

Specifications

  • Country of Issue: United Kingdom
  • Year of Issue: 2020
  • Coin Diameter: 38.61mm
  • Coin Weight: 28.28g
  • Obverse Designer: Jody Clark
  • Reverse Designer: Chris Facey
  • Metal: Cupro-Nickel
  • Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated

Numismatic pieces should be owned primarily for collector interest.
The Westminster Collection does not offer them as an investment and makes no guarantees in terms of future value.

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