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100 Pounds - Elizabeth II The Band Queen, Gold Proof
| Issuer | Royal Mint |
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| Year | 2020 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | Fifth definitive effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, as designed by Jody Clark. The legend encircles the portrait within the field, incorporating the denomination and date. The engraver's initials 'J.C.' appear truncated below the effigy. |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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Issued as part of the Royal Mint's ongoing Music Legends series, this piece marks the first in that program dedicated to a band rather than a solo artist — a distinction that required negotiating rights with surviving members and the estates involved. Queen had been the subject of renewed mainstream attention following the 2018 Bohemian Rhapsody film, and the timing of this release was not incidental.
The series had previously honored Elton John and David Bowie. Queen's inclusion continued a pattern of the Royal Mint targeting artists with demonstrable global licensing reach.