Iron Maiden 2025 UK 1 Oz proof

Another legend of British music that appears on silver coins from The Royal Mint's collector series is the heavy metal band Iron Maiden.

Singer Bruce Dickinson, whose operatic voice resembles a war cry. Bassist and mastermind Steve Harris, who is a stickler for every note. The pair of guitar wizards Adrian Smith and Dave Murray, who complement each other like night and day – one is a technician, the other a master of intuition. The third member of the guitar party, Janick Gers, who does amazing things with his instrument. Drummer Nicko McBrain, who is inconspicuous but mechanically precise. These six form the iron core of the British band Iron Maiden – a band that never died because it refused to grow old. Without selling out to commerce or the media, Iron Maiden has managed to build a musical empire based on devoted fans, hard work, and tireless touring. Even after more than four decades on the scene, Iron Maiden sounds like a wake-up call to anyone who has forgotten what heavy metal means...

The reverse side of the colored coin is based on a painting commissioned from the band's painter, Alberto "Akirant" Quirantes. Its central motif can be none other than Eddie, the iconic mascot who has appeared on all Iron Maiden albums. The obverse side of the coin features the attributes of the issuer – i.e. the nominal value of 2 POUNDS (GBP), a portrait of King Charles III, the text "CHARLES III D G REX F D" (Charles III, by the grace of God, King, Defender of the Faith) and the year of issue 2025.

The coin is stored in an elegant package decorated with the band's logo.