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| Issuer | Royal Mint |
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| Year | 2025 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Reverse description | A dramatic full-colour depiction of Iron Maiden's iconic mascot 'Eddie' rendered in detailed relief, shown against a scene featuring a gravestone, Egyptian pyramids, and ancient ruins, evoking the imagery characteristic of the band's visual mythology. The design commemorates the 50th anniversary of Iron Maiden's founding. Inscriptions surround and accompany the central motif, including the band name, founding date, anniversary designation, the character name, and a mock epitaph. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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Iron Maiden's inclusion in the Royal Mint's music legends program reflects a calculated commercial pivot the Mint has made since 2012, when it began aggressively licensing cultural properties to sustain collector revenue. The band's own Eddie mascot has appeared on official UK coinage before this issue, making them one of the few rock acts with a recurring presence in British numismatic output rather than a single commemorative appearance.
Charles III's effigy appears on the obverse for the first time in this series, having acceded in September 2022 — the transition from Elizabeth II's portrait across the existing music legends lineup creates a minor collecting subplot that earlier issues in the program do not share.