Overview

• The new coin marks Iron Maiden’s 50th anniversary and joins The Royal Mint’s Music Legends series alongside Queen, Elton John and David Bowie.
• The band collaborated with The Royal Mint throughout the design process to ensure the coin captures five decades of heavy metal heritage.
• Artist Albert ‘Akirant’ Quirantes embedded Easter eggs referencing classic albums, world tours and mascot Eddie into the intricate coin artwork.
• Sales began at 9 am BST on July 8 exclusively via The Royal Mint website, with editions ranging from £18.50 to £7,520.
• Early demand from numismatists and fans indicates strong interest in the limited-edition precious metal and uncirculated releases.