Obverse. Photo © Royal Mint
  • 5 Pounds 2024, United Kingdom (Great Britain), Charles III, Six Decades of 007, Bond Films of the 1980s
  • 5 Pounds 2024, United Kingdom (Great Britain), Charles III, Six Decades of 007, Bond Films of the 1980s
  • 5 Pounds 2024, United Kingdom (Great Britain), Charles III, Six Decades of 007, Bond Films of the 1980s, Box with a certificate of authenticity
Description

Celebrate 60 years of Britain’s favourite secret agent with a 007 collection dedicated to each era of Bond, comprising six decade-specific coins and a completer coin.

The James Bond film series is a series of spy films based on the fictional character of MI6 agent James Bond, "007", who originally appeared in a series of books by Ian Fleming. It is one of the longest continually-running film series in history, having been in on-going production from 1962 to the present (with a six-year hiatus between 1989 and 1995). In that time Eon Productions has produced 24 films, most of them at Pinewood Studios. Six actors have portrayed 007 in the Eon series.

Obverse

Depicts King Charles III’s effigy, surrounded by the Latin inscription. Engraver's initials on the neck.

CHARLES III DEI GRATIA REX FIDEI DEFENSOR means King Charles III, by the Grace of God King, Defender of the Faith.

Engraver: Martin Jennings (MJ)

• CHARLES III•D•G•REX•F•D•5 POUNDS•2024
MJ

Reverse

Depicts the Bede BD-5J "Acrostar" plane from "Octopussy". The design includes the 007 logo as it appeared in the 1980s, along with the title of each 1980s Bond film in the background. The engraver's initials below. The central image sits within the unmistakable gun barrel border that memorably appears at the beginning of every 007 movie.

"Octopussy" is the thirteenth James Bond film released in 1983, directed by John Glen and starring Roger Moore. The title is based on a short story by Ian Fleming, though the film's plot is mostly original. Bond is tasked with investigating a Soviet general stealing art, leading him to an Afghan prince, Kamal Khan, and the mysterious Octopussy. The film explores a plot involving nuclear weapons and received mixed reviews, earning $187.5 million against a $27.5 million budget.

In the pre-title sequence, Bond flies a Bede BD-5J aircraft through an open hangar. The nimble plane with collapsible wings was hidden in a horse trailer, and a dummy was used for certain shots. Filming inside the hangar involved attaching the aircraft to a car with a pole and adding obstacles to create the illusion of flight. The explosion scene utilized a miniature hangar, with the exploding pieces measuring only four inches long. The stunt, performed at over 150 mph, showcased practical effects in contrast to today's reliance on computer-generated imagery.

Engravers: Matt Dent and Christian Davies

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Edge

5 Pounds (Crown)

Two Ounce Silver Proof Coin

Six Decades of 007
Bond Films of the 1980s

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Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Silver
Fineness 0.999
Weight 62.86 g
Diameter 40 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Royal Mint

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