2024 James Bond of the 1960s 1 oz Silver Coin

This 2024 James Bond of the 1960s 1 oz Silver Bullion Coin is the first release in a distinguished new bullion series from The Royal Mint. It is a licensed product, produced in partnership with EON Productions Ltd and Danjaq.

Celebrating six decades of 007, this coin honours the world’s most iconic fictional spy, whose thrilling adventures have captivated readers and audiences around the globe.

• Fineness: 999
• Silver Content: 1 troy ounce
• Limited Edition Presentation: 100,000 coins
• Tax Benefits: Exempt from Capital Gains Tax
• Weight: 31.21g
• Diameter: 38.61mm

James Bond was created by British author Ian Fleming in 1953. Almost a decade later, he appeared on screens worldwide in 1962 in the first James Bond movie, titled Dr. No, in which he was portrayed by the legendary actor Sean Connery.

These coins are supplied loose. Protect your silver investment with a 39mm coin capsule ensuring your coin remains in great condition.

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Who is James Bond?

James Bond is a British Spy whose agent codename is 007. He is known as the world's greatest spy and womaniser. At the time of writing this there are 25 films in the franchise, with the most recent release being "No Time to Die".

James Bond Popularity in the 1960's

The success of Dr. No (1962) led to five more films being released in the 1960s, which helped define the character for the next five decades. During this period, six actors continued the agent's legacy through complex narratives with staggering plot twists.

• Russia with Love (1963)
• Goldfinger (1964)
• Thunderball (1965)
• You Only Live Twice (1967)
• On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969)

What Is Capital Gains Tax?

Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is a form of levies imposed on the profit garnered from the sale of assets, such as real estate, investments, and collectibles. In the United Kingdom, the present CGT allowance is per annum per individual, which implies that one can earn up to from the sale of assets prior to being subject to CGT.

For UK residents, bullion coins which are UK legal tender pound sterling coins are exempt from capital gains tax (CGT).

The obverse of the coin features the uncrowned portrait of King Charles III by Martin Jennings.

This coin bears a legend on the obverse.

CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 2 POUNDS ·

The reverse features the flying Little Nellie, an armed autogyro that plays a significant role in James Bond discovering the villain's lair and the criminal mastermind behind SPECTRE, Ernst Stavro Blofeld, in You Only Live Twice. 

Additionally, the coin showcases the iconic gun barrel sequence from James Bond films. This sequence, which appears at the beginning of many Bond movies, creates the sensation of being in the crosshairs of a gun, setting a dramatic tone for the thrilling adventure that follows.

In the centre of the crosshair behind Little Nellie is a repeated list of all the James Bond films released in the 1960s. The legendary 007 logo is also prominently displayed below.