2021 UK David Bowie 1 oz Silver Bullion BU Coin in Capsule

This Royal Mint bullion coin features a depiction of David Bowie, with a lightning bolt in the background.

This is the third release in The Royal Mint’s Music Legends Series. The coins are struck from 0.999 fine silver and come supplied in capsules.

The coins have a mintage of just 25,000.

As British pound sterling coins, they are exempt from capital gains tax.

Bowie is undoubtedly one of the most influential musicians in modern history. Known for his creative style and innovative and constantly evolving music, as well as his alter ego, Ziggy Stardust.

Born David Robert Jones in 1947, Bowie started playing the saxaphone at an early age and showed an interest in modern jazz. For his early perfromances he used the stage name Davie (or Davy) Jones, but changed it to avoid confusion with the actor Davy Jones, who had found success with The Monkees. Bowie chose to name himself after the Bowie knife as ‘it cuts both ways’.

Bowie has sold over 100 million records. Some of his best known works include Heroes, Life on Mars, Let’s Dance, Changes and his collaboration with Queen on the song Under Pressure. He was also an accomplished actor, with performances in The Prestige, The Man Who Fell to Earth, The Snowman, Zoolander, Extras and 80’s cult classic, Labyrinth.