2020 2 oz Great Britain DB5 James Bond 007 .999 Silver Proof Coin
**Bond, James Bond 2020 United Kingdom Coin Collection** A coin collection for 007 – celebrating the world’s most famous spy From Dr No to No Time To Die, James Bond has been depicted by six actors and appeared in 25 films with endless gadgets. Now, as the latest 007 film is released, The Royal Mint is celebrating the quintessentially British spy with a new coin collection exploring the technology, luxurious lifestyle and iconic imagery of the movies. The collection begins with coins featuring the Aston Martin DB5 – the classic Bond car. A coin designed by graphic design partnership Christian Davies and Matt Dent shows the DB5 in profile and will be followed by two more coins, which, when placed together, will reveal a very famous motif. The coin is available in several editions, from a Brilliant Uncirculated coin to precious metal coins, plus Inspired Innovation editions which have an ultra-high relief and feature state-of-the-art micro-text. Each coin is presented in specially designed, sophisticated packaging, perfect for any fan of James Bond, espionage or the classic films. **Key Features** − A new official United Kingdom coin series celebrating the iconic secret agent − Released as the 25th Bond film hits the big screen − A range of editions are available, including a Brilliant Uncirculated edition and exclusive coins struck as precious metal Proof editions − Additional product ranges including Inspired Innovation editions, with micro-text revealing a hidden message, and Special Issue editions, which have been produced with innovative minting techniques **The Design and the Designers** The first coin’s reverse design was a collaboration between Christian Davies and Matt Dent, partners at graphic design agency Bison Bison. “As Bond fans ourselves, we’ve enjoyed re-watching some of our favourite films. The design series focuses on iconic imagery from the Bond films. Finding the balance between design detail and what can be accomplished in production was a challenge, nowhere more so than the intricate spokes of the DB5’s wheel.” Matt Dent