2020 Music Legends 'David Bowie' 5oz Silver Proof Coin -Issue Limit 500

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2020 Music Legends 'David Bowie' 5oz Silver Proof Coin - Issue Limit 500

The third release of the Music Legends series from the Royal Mint features the iconic 'David Bowie’. Following on from the highly sough after 1st coin in the series 'Queen', and second 'Sir Elton John'.
The Icon that is David Bowie was born David Robert Jones on January 8th 1947 in Brixton South London. He formed his first group 'Konrads' in 1962 aged just 15, but upon leaving technical school the following year his mother arranged employment as an electricians mate. However David informed her that he was going to be a Rock Star and joined another band 'King Bees' the band had little success but did lead to Bowie's first single release in 1964 at the age of 17, 'Liza Jane' accredited to Davie Jones and the King Bees.

The 2oz design differs slightly from the previously issued coins, the lightning bolt appears laced with stardust to create a glitter effect.
Issue Limit 500
Denomination £10
Alloy 999 fine Silver
Weight 156.30g
Diameter 65.00mm
Reverse Designer Jody Clark
Obverse Designer Jody Clark
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