07 December 2020
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The David Bowie £5 coin is the third in The Royal Mint’s ‘Music Legends’ collection, and follows coins in honour of Queen and Elton John. The coin’s design includes the iconic lightning bolt motif from Aladdin Sane, and captures Bowie’s career journey.
Using the latest innovative technology and manufacturing techniques, the lightning bolt that features on a number of the special edition coins appears laced with stardust to create a glitter effect - elevating the stunning detail of the coin.
Bowie coin versions available
The Bowie coin is available in the following formats:
- limited-edition precious metal Proof editions
- a standard Brilliant Uncirculated edition
- the Brilliant Uncirculated coin is also available in three different slipcase covers exclusive to The Royal Mint
- Visit the Royal Mint shop to find out more.
To celebrate this launch, The Royal Mint sent the David Bowie commemorative coin into space.
About Bowie
Born in Brixton, South London in 1947, Bowie started life as David Robert Jones.
By the time he was 19 he had taken on his iconic name and began pursuing a career in pop music. Five days ahead of the Apollo 11 launch in July 1969, ‘Space Oddity’ was released in the United Kingdom. The single reached number five in the charts, making it Bowie’s first success as a writer and performer.
David Bowie’s influence can be seen and heard everywhere and his music continues to inspire hundreds of millions of musicians worldwide.
David Bowie £5 coin specifications
David Bowie 2020 UK Brilliant Uncirculated Commemorative Coin Specifications
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Coin title |
David Bowie 2020 UK £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin – Edition 1 |
David Bowie 2020 UK £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin – Edition 2 |
David Bowie 2020 UK £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin – Edition 3 |
David Bowie 2020 UK £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin – Edition 4 |
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Denomination |
£5 |
£5 |
£5 |
£5 |
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Issuing Authority |
UK |
UK |
UK |
UK |
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Alloy |
Cupro-Nickel |
Cupro-Nickel |
Cupro-Nickel |
Cupro-Nickel |
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Weight |
28.28g |
28.28g |
28.28g |
28.28g |
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Diameter |
38.61mm |
38.61mm |
38.61mm |
38.61mm |
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Obverse Designer |
Jody Clark |
Jody Clark |
Jody Clark |
Jody Clark |
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Reverse Designer |
Jody Clark |
Jody Clark |
Jody Clark |
Jody Clark |
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Quality |
Brilliant Uncirculated |
Brilliant Uncirculated |
Brilliant Uncirculated |
Brilliant Uncirculated |
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Edge Lettering |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Maximum Coin Mintage |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
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Limited Edition Presentation |
Unlimited |
15,000 |
15,000 |
15,000 |
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RRP |
£13.00 |
£15.00 |
£15.00 |
£15.00 |
David Bowie 2020 UK Silver Proof Commemorative Coin Specifications
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Coin title |
David Bowie 2020 UK Half Ounce Silver Proof Coin |
David Bowie 2020 UK One Ounce Silver Proof Coin |
David Bowie 2020 UK Two Ounce Silver Proof Coin |
David Bowie 2020 UK Five Ounce Silver Proof Coin |
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Denomination |
£1 |
£2 |
£5 |
£10 |
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Issuing Authority |
UK |
UK |
UK |
UK |
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Alloy |
999 Ag Fine Silver |
999 Ag Fine Silver |
999 Ag Fine Silver |
999 Ag Fine Silver |
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Weight |
15.71g |
31.21g |
62.42g |
156.295g |
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Diameter |
27.00mm |
38.61mm |
40.00mm |
65.00mm |
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Obverse Designer |
Jody Clark |
Jody Clark |
Jody Clark |
Jody Clark |
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Reverse Designer |
Jody Clark |
Jody Clark |
Jody Clark |
Jody Clark |
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Quality |
Proof |
Proof |
Proof |
Proof |
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Edge Lettering |
- |
THE STARS ARE NEVER FAR AWAY |
- |
- |
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Additional Features |
- |
- |
'High Relief 'Stardust' feature on bolt |
'High Relief 'Stardust' feature on bolt |
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Maximum Coin Mintage |
13,500 |
8,100 |
550 |
500 |
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RRP |
£65.00 |
£97.50 |
£195.00 |
£520.00 |
David Bowie 2020 UK Gold Proof Commemorative Coin Specifications
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Coin title |
David Bowie 2020 UK Quarter-Ounce Gold Proof Coin |
David Bowie 2020 UK One Ounce Gold Proof Coin |
David Bowie 2020 UK Two Ounce Gold Proof Coin |
David Bowie 2020 UK Five Ounce Gold Proof Coin |
David Bowie 2020 UK Kilo Gold Proof Coin |
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Denomination |
£25 |
£100 |
£200 |
£500 |
£1,000 |
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Issuing Authority |
UK |
UK |
UK |
UK |
UK |
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Alloy |
999.9 Au Fine Gold |
999.9 Au Fine Gold |
999.9 Au Fine Gold |
999.9 Au Fine Gold |
999.9 Au Fine Gold |
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Weight |
7.80g |
31.21g |
62.42g |
156.295g |
1005.00g |
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Diameter |
22.00mm |
32.69mm |
40.00mm |
50.00mm |
100.00mm |
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Obverse Designer |
Jody Clark |
Jody Clark |
Jody Clark |
Jody Clark |
Jody Clark |
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Reverse Designer |
Jody Clark |
Jody Clark |
Jody Clark |
Jody Clark |
Jody Clark |
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Quality |
Proof |
Proof |
Proof |
Proof |
Proof |
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Edge Lettering |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Additional Features |
- |
- |
'High Relief 'Stardust' feature on bolt |
'High Relief 'Stardust' feature on bolt |
'High Relief 'Stardust' feature on bolt |
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Maximum Coin Mintage |
1,400 |
400 |
100 |
60 |
11 |
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RRP |
£615.00 |
£2,425.00 |
£4,760.00 |
£11,815.00 |
£72,195.00 |
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